The Prince of Homburg (1997)
The Prince of Homburg, disobeys orders and leads a cavalry charge in battle against the Swedes, which leads to victory. He is court martialled however for disobeying orders and sentenced to death. His love who is now to be betrothed to the King of Sweden, following his execution appeals to the Elector, her uncle, on his behalf, as do his comrades in battle. He must also contend with his own desire to live and conflicting sense of honour.
Director:
Marco Bellocchio
Writer:
Marco Bellocchio
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Andrea Di Stefano as Prince of Homburg |
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Barbora Bobuľová as Natalia |
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Toni Bertorelli as Elector |
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Anita Laurenzi as Electoress |
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Fabio Camilli as Hohenzollern |
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Gianluigi Fogacci as |
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Italo Dall'Orto as |
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Bruno Corazzari as Kottwitz |
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Pierfrancesco Favino as Sparren |
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Federico Scribani as Capt. Stranz |
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Memo Dini as |
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Marco Piccioni as |
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Riccardo Diana as |
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Massimo Foschi as Principe Elettore |
| Directing | Marco Bellocchio | Director |
| Writing | Marco Bellocchio | Screenplay |
| Sound | Carlo Crivelli | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Marco Bellocchio | Producer |
| Editing | Francesca Calvelli | Editor |
| Camera | Giuseppe Lanci | Director of Photography |
| Art | Franco Fumagalli | Set Decoration |
| Art | Giantito Burchiellaro | Production Design |
| Production | Pier Giorgio Bellocchio | Producer |
| Writing | Heinrich von Kleist | Theatre Play |