Movie

The Higher Command

★ 7.5(4)19351h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Gerhard Lamprecht
Release date: 1935-12-30
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: UFA

About The Higher Command

The Higher Command is a 1935 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gerhard Lamprecht, starring Lil Dagover, Karl Ludwig Diehl and Heli Finkenzeller. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Higher Command in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Prussian commander disobeys orders and goes to find a British envoy who can negotiate a pact with Austria to help fight off Napoleon in 1806.

Cast

Lil Dagover

Madame Martin

Karl Ludwig Diehl

Rittmeister von Droste

Heli Finkenzeller

Käte Traß

Aribert Wäscher

Advokat Menecke

Hans Leibelt

Bürgermeister Stappenbeck

Siegfried Schürenberg

Lord Beckhurst

Friedrich Kayssler

General

Eduard von Winterstein

Major

Hans Mierendorff

Earl of Beckhurst

Gertrud de Lalsky

Majorin Traß

Karl Dannemann

Wenzel Lukas, Bursche

Günther Ballier

Premierleutnant von Bodenheim

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Higher Command in Australia?+

The Higher Command is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Higher Command on Netflix?+

The Higher Command is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Higher Command?+

The Higher Command has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Higher Command?+

The Higher Command stars Lil Dagover, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Heli Finkenzeller, Aribert Wäscher and Hans Leibelt.

When did The Higher Command come out?+

The Higher Command is a 1935 movie directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.

What genre is The Higher Command?+

The Higher Command is Drama film.

Who directed The Higher Command?+

The Higher Command was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.