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The Black Hussar

The Black Hussar

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 12, 1932

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Drama, Action

User Score

65%

Original Title

Der schwarze Husar

Production Companies

Universum Film AG (UFA)

Director

Gerhard Lamprecht

Description

In 1812, during the French period, large parts of Germany are occupied by the troops of Napoleon. Several paramilitary Freikorps units battle the French forces, among them the Black Brunswickers led by the 'Black Duke' Frederick William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. After the War of the Fifth Coalition, the Black Hussars are pursued by Napoleon throughout the country, but frequently take refuge with the noble-minded German people.