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Uncle Krüger

Original title: Ohm Krüger
1941 · 2 h 15 min
Directed by Hans Steinhoff · Germany · Contemporary European Art Cinema
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Cast

Emil Jannings Lucie Höflich Werner Hinz Ernst Schröder Elisabeth Flickenschildt Gisela Uhlen

Credits

Written by: Harald Bratt

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

Uncle Krüger (1941) is a German historical drama directed by Hans Steinhoff. It stars Emil Jannings, Lucie Höflich and Werner Hinz. It runs 135 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (329 votes)
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