Movie

The Blue Swords

★ 7.0(1)19491h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Wolfgang Schleif
Release date: 1949-12-30
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA

About The Blue Swords

The Blue Swords is a 1949 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Wolfgang Schleif, starring Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat and Herbert Hübner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Blue Swords in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, an apothecary’s apprentice and alchemist’s assistant. Fleeing from the Prussian King, he goes to Saxony, where King Frederick August the Strong takes him to a fortress and demands that he create gold. Böttger is equipped with everything he would need for the task, but he has known for a while that actual gold production is a myth and instead experiments with porcelain—white porcelain, as the Chinese are said to possess. In 1709, he finally succeeds in surprising the King with the "white gold," the first white porcelain made in Europe, he hopes for freedom.

Cast

Hans Quest

Johann Böttger

Ilse Steppat

Frau von Tschirnhausen

Herbert Hübner

Nehmitz

Albert Bessler

Finanzminister

Alexander Engel

Herr von Tschirnhausen

Willy A. Kleinau

August der Starke

Marianne Prenzel

Katharina

Paul Wagner

König Friedrich I.

Werner Pledath

Kreisamtmann von Wittenberg

Klaus Miedel

Laskari

Rolf Weih

Leutnant Menzel

Johannes Bergfeldt

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Blue Swords in New Zealand?+

The Blue Swords is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Blue Swords on Netflix?+

The Blue Swords is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Blue Swords?+

The Blue Swords has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Blue Swords?+

The Blue Swords stars Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat, Herbert Hübner, Albert Bessler and Alexander Engel.

When did The Blue Swords come out?+

The Blue Swords is a 1949 movie directed by Wolfgang Schleif.

What genre is The Blue Swords?+

The Blue Swords is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Blue Swords?+

The Blue Swords was directed by Wolfgang Schleif.