Black Fighter Johanna
Originally released in 1934. Black Fighter Johanna is a drama film. directed by Johannes Meyer.
Starring Marianne Hoppe, Paul Hartmann, and Gustaf Gründgens
Synopsis
Germany under Napoleon. Johanna is travelling by stagecoach when one of its occupants, Major Korfes, is arrested by the French militia. Before capture, he gives Johanna a mysterious letter. To solve the mystery, she joins the German corps as the “Black Hunter”. A fantastic breeches role for the lesbian Marianne Hoppe, who two years later, married her gay film partner Gustav Gründgens to prevent persecution by the Nazis.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marianne Hoppe
as Johanna Luerssen
Paul Hartmann
as Major Korfes
Gustaf Gründgens
as Dr. Frost, politischer Agent
Fita Benkhoff
as Johannas Tante, Philine Melchior
Paul Bildt
as Herzog Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig
Oskar Sima
as Hofrat Zöllner
Rudolf Biebrach
as Oberst von Bernewitz
Anton Pointner
as Feldmarschall
Genia Nikolaieva
as Mademoiselle Köttschau
Jakob Tiedtke
as Amtmann Cropp
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Fighter Johanna about?
Germany under Napoleon. Johanna is travelling by stagecoach when one of its occupants, Major Korfes, is arrested by the French militia. Before capture, he gives Johanna a mysterious letter. To solv...
Who directed Black Fighter Johanna?
Black Fighter Johanna was directed by Johannes Meyer.
How long is Black Fighter Johanna?
Black Fighter Johanna has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Black Fighter Johanna released?
Black Fighter Johanna was released on September 5, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Fighter Johanna?
The main cast of Black Fighter Johanna includes Marianne Hoppe, Paul Hartmann, Gustaf Gründgens, Fita Benkhoff, Paul Bildt.