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Schwarzer Jäger Johanna

(1934)

Overview

Germany under Napoleon. Johanna is travelling by stagecoach when one of its occupants, Major Korfes, is arrested by the French militia. Before capture, he gives Johanna a mysterious letter. To solve the mystery, she joins the German corps as the “Black Hunter”. A fantastic breeches role for the lesbian Marianne Hoppe, who two years later, married her gay film partner Gustav Gründgens to prevent persecution by the Nazis.

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Original TitleSchwarzer Jäger Johanna

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1934-09-05

Original Language

Runtime 01h 40m

Genres

  • Drama