Andreas Hofer (film)

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Andreas Hofer
Directed by Hans Prechtl
Written byHans Prechtl
Produced by Albert Lohner
Starring
Cinematography
Music by Björn Maseng
Production
company
Hofer-Film
Distributed by Union Film (Germany)
Release date
  • 15 October 1929 (1929-10-15)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryGermany
Languages

Andreas Hofer is a 1929 German silent historical film directed by Hans Prechtl and starring Fritz Greiner, Maly Delschaft and Carl de Vogt. It is based on the story of the Tyrolean innkeeper and patriot Andreas Hofer who led an Austrian uprising against Bavarian and French troops during the Napoleonic Wars. [1]

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References

  1. British Film Institute. "ANDREAS HOFER | BFI | British Film Institute". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013.

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