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The Kaiser's Lackey

1951Movie1 h 49 min

DramaHistory
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.5/5
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.5/5

Summary

Diederich Heßling is scared of everything and everyone. But as he grows up, he comes to realize that he has to offer his services to the powers-that-be if he wants to wield power himself.

Where to watch

Set your services

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Wolfgang Staudte
Written by
Heinrich Mann, Wolfgang Staudte, Fritz Staudte
Music by
Horst Hans Sieber

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 31, 1951 · 1 h 49 min · Drama, History, Comedy

Released
August 31, 1951
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Drama, History, Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
XG
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kaiser's Lackey?"

Questions about The Kaiser's Lackey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kaiser's Lackey?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Kaiser's Lackey is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is The Kaiser's Lackey worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Is The Kaiser's Lackey in English?

German

No, it was made in German.