Fridericus (1937)
- Directed by
- Johannes Meyer
- Genre
- war film
- Country
- Germany
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 5.6 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This film follows the life of Frederick II of Prussia, showing his military campaigns and his role as a ruler. It focuses on key events that shaped his legacy as a king.
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What happens
Fridericus is a 1937 German historical film directed by Johannes Meyer and starring Otto Gebühr, Hilde Körber and Lil Dagover. It is based on the life of Frederick II of Prussia. It was part of the popular cycle of Prussian films and was shot at the Halensee Studios in Berlin and on location in Brandenburg. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Otto Erdmann and Hans Sohnle. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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