Bismarck
Seen it?1940 | 114 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
A biographical film of Otto von Bismarck, the Prime Minister of Prussia, and how he and his policies - including aggressive war - helped to unite Germany.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner
- Paul HartmannOtto von Bismarck
- Friedrich KaysslerWilhelm I.
- Hellmuth BergmannAlbrecht von Roon
- Günther HadankHelmuth von Moltke
- Werner HinzKronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm
- Ruth HellbergKronprinzessin Victoria
- Maria KoppenhöferKönigin Augusta
- Käthe HaackJohanna von Bismarck
- Margret MilitzerMarie von Bismarck
- Walter FischerHerbert von Bismarck