Movie Description

Der junge Medardus

Der junge Medardus

(1923)

Overview

Patriotic Austrian costume drama, about the martyr Medardus who opposed Napoleon's occupation of Vienna in 1809. The plot proceeds in a series of confrontations with Medardus, his mother and sister, the blind exiled Count of Valois, his ambitious daughter, and Napoleon himself (portrayed as a cool strategist), including several brief flashbacks.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleDer junge Medardus

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1923-10-05

Original Language

Runtime 02h 04m

Production CompaniesSascha-Film

Genres

  • History
  • Drama