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Die chinesische Mauer

1965 95 min ★ 7.0 Comedy TV Movie History

A gigantic masked ball is held at the court of the Chinese emperor Hwang Ti. The builder of the wall surrounding the vast land The builder of the enormous wall surrounding the vast country celebrates his victory over his last enemies and does not shy away from inviting dictators, generals, and famous historical figures from all eras. Napoleon Bonaparte is among the guests, as are Pontius Pilate and Christopher Columbus. Among the revelers, however, is an intellectual from the 20th century who knows the history of the last 2000 years perfectly and points out to the powerful their mistakes and their senseless wars. Those present listen to the man, but do not understand the meaning of his words.

Director: Hans Lietzau Writer: Hans Lietzau

Cast

Hermann Schomberg Hermann Schomberg Hwang Ti, Emperor of China
Claudia Sorbas Claudia Sorbas Mee Lan, Daughter of the Emperor of China
Charles Brauer Charles Brauer Prince Wu Tsiang
Hans Hessling Hans Hessling Ceremonial Master Da Hing Yen
Berta Drews Berta Drews Mother Olan
Ernst Jacobi Ernst Jacobi Mute Son
Petra Fahrnländer Petra Fahrnländer Cleopatra
Monika Peitsch Monika Peitsch Mystery Woman from the Seine
Vera Tschechowa Vera Tschechowa Julia
Heinz Baumann Heinz Baumann Don Juan Tenorio
Claus Hofer Claus Hofer Columbus
Gerhart Lippert Gerhart Lippert Romeo