The Prince of Homburg

Overview

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.

Directed by Marco Bellocchio

Top cast

Andrea Di Stefano

Prince of Homburg

Barbora Bobuľová

Natalia

Toni Bertorelli

Elector

Anita Laurenzi

Electoress

Fabio Camilli

Hohenzollern

Gianluigi Fogacci

Italo Dall'Orto

Bruno Corazzari

Kottwitz

Pierfrancesco Favino

Sparren

Federico Scribani

Capt. Stranz

Memo Dini

M

Marco Piccioni

R

Riccardo Diana

Massimo Foschi

Principe Elettore

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