Movie

Zar und Zimmermann

(de)

1956

1h41m

Zar und Zimmermann

Music

Comedy

Overview: In the Dutch town of Saardam, Tsar Peter the Great has disguised himself in order to learn the art of ship-building. Another Russian named Peter also works at the wharf, causing a comical case of mistaken identities. Emissaries sent from France and England have difficulty locating the man they are looking for, and the lovely Marie is courted by both Peters. An adaptation of Albert Lortzing's eponymous comic opera (1837).

Status: Released

Release date: May 17, 1956

Countries of origin: East Germany, Germany,

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Production company:
  • DEFA

Top Cast

Willy A. Kleinau

Willy A. Kleinau

as Van Bett, Bürge...

Bert Fortell

Bert Fortell

as Peter Michailow

Lore Frisch

Lore Frisch

as Marie

Günther Haack

Günther Haack

as Peter Iwanow

Walther Suessenguth

Walther Suessenguth

as Admiral Lefort