The film, shot as a “historical documentary drama,” describes the so-called Fettmilch Revolt, or civil uprising, in Frankfurt am Main between 1612 and 1616. In the run-up to Matthias' election as Holy Roman Emperor, the citizens are called upon to take an oath to protect and ensure the safety of the electors gathered in the city. As part of the oath, the guild members are threatened with the loss of their rights. Now they want to demand that the council announce the privileges they know nothing about.
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Cast
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Günter Strack
Vinzenz Fettmilch
Known for
Torn Curtain
The Odessa File
Joost Siedhoff
Gerngroß
Known for
Lovers of the Arctic Circle
Posthumous
Fritz Umgelter
Max Gierke
Heinrich Leippe
Richard Münch
Rabbi Hahn
Known for
Patton
The Train
Franz Neubauer
Silvia Tietz
Bärbel Fettmilch
Erich Auer
Bischof Khlesl
Also in
Der Klosterjäger
Ten on Every Finger
Ralph Misske
Jörg Baur
Known for
The Red Baron
Single By Contract
Beate Hasenau
Maria
Also in
The Magic Voyage
Ottifants
Edgar Mandel
Baur
Fritz Umgelter Director
First release January 1, 1979 · Produced in Germany
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Germany
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Original language
German
Release dates
Germany · January 1, 1979
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