Trenck, der Pandur

Trenck, der Pandur

1940 · 96 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, History, Comedy

Film about the fictitious adventures of Franz Freiherr von Trenck, who lived during the times of empress Maria Theresia of Austria garnished with espionage and twisted love affairs.

Directed by Herbert Selpin · Written by Walter Zerlett-Olfenius

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