The Prince of Homburg

6.3

89m

1997

Drama

The Prince of Homburg, disobeys orders and leads a cavalry charge in battle against the Swedes, which leads to victory. He is court martialled however for disobeying orders and sentenced to death. His love who is now to be betrothed to the King of Sweden, following his execution appeals to the Elector, her uncle, on his behalf, as do his comrades in battle. He must also contend with his own desire to live and conflicting sense of honour.

Starring

Andrea Di Stefano, Barbora Bobuľová, Toni Bertorelli, Anita Laurenzi, Fabio Camilli, Gianluigi Fogacci, Italo Dall'Orto, Bruno Corazzari, Pierfrancesco Favino, Federico Scribani

Directed By

Marco Bellocchio