Overview

In 1848, the freedom-loving Hungarian people, led by Ludwig Kossuth, rose up against the hated rule of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty. In its expansionist policy, the Austrian monarchy had long relied on Hungarian feudal lords who betrayed the interests of their people. The anger of the rebels was directed against the Austrian oppressors and their Hungarian supporters. Against the backdrop of these historical events, the personal fate of the Hungarian patriot Maria Ilona is shown.

Genres

Cast

Paula Wessely

Maria Ilona von Wolkersdorf

Willy Birgel

Karl Felix Fürst zu Schwarzenberg

Paul Hörbiger

Ferdinand V., Kaiser von Össterreich

Hedwig Bleibtreu

Erzherzogin Sophie

Rosa Albach-Retty

Fürstin Lobkowitz

Paul Hubschmid

Imre von Hontos, Maria Ilonas Bruder

Franz Schafheitlin

Hauptmann von Sailern, Adjutant Schwarzenbergs

Heinz von Cleve

Major von Meszaros

Otto Wernicke

Fürst Windischgrätz

Hermann Brix

Franz Joseph

Hubert von Meyerinck

Pizzi

Klaus Pohl

Sternengucker