Die chinesische Mauer (1965)

Die chinesische Mauer (1965)

1965-09-16 Germany 95 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

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