Uncle Krüger
1941 · 135 min · ★ 7.4 · History, War
An anti-British propaganda film from Nazi Germany which depicts the life of the South African politician Paul Kruger and his eventual defeat by the British during the Boer War.
Directed by Hans Steinhoff · Written by Harald Bratt
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Emil Jannings Ohm (Paul)Krüger -
Lucie Höflich Sanna Krüger -
Werner Hinz Jan Krüger -
Gisela Uhlen Petra, seine Frau -
Ernst Schröder Adrian Krüger -
Elisabeth Flickenschildt Frau Kock -
Ferdinand Marian Cecil John Rhodes -
Gustaf Gründgens Joseph Chamberlain - E Eduard von Winterstein Kommandant Cronje
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Hedwig Wangel Königin Victoria -
Gerhard Bienert Schottischer Offizier -
Hilde Körber Burenfrau
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