Overview

Following the Battle of Jena in 1806 as the French armies commanded by Napoleon overrun Prussia, a small detachment of Prussian troops take up position in a windmill and resolve fight to the last man to hold them off for as long as possible. Meanwhile, the windmill owner's daughter chooses to stay and fight alongside them.

Genres

Cast

Conrad Veidt

Hauptmann Burk

Karin Evans

Dore

Heinrich Gretler

Pelle

Paul Henckels

Pitsch

Erwin Kalser

Else Heller