Zar und Zimmermann
1956, German. Directed by Hans Müller.
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).
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 17 May 1956
- Country
- East Germany, Germany
- Written by
- Artur A. Kuhnert, Albert Lortzing
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What Zar und Zimmermann is based on
Zar und Zimmermann is based on Zar und Zimmermann, an 1837 dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work · 1837
Zar und Zimmermann
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Who directed Zar und Zimmermann?
Zar und Zimmermann (1956) was directed by Hans Müller and stars Willy A. Kleinau, Bert Fortell, Lore Frisch.
What is Zar und Zimmermann based on?
Zar und Zimmermann is based on Zar und Zimmermann, an 1837 dramatico-musical work.