Patriots (1937 film)
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| Directed by | Karl Ritter |
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| Produced by | Karl Ritter |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | Günther Anders |
| Edited by | Gottfried Ritter |
| Music by | Theo Mackeben |
| Distributed by | UFA |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
Patriots (German: Patrioten) is a 1937 German film directed by Karl Ritter.
Plot
[edit]The story of the film takes place during World War II in Norway, focusing on the heroes of the resistance movement who undertake dangerous missions behind enemy lines to combat the Nazi German occupation.
The protagonist of the story is a young man named Oscar. Initially, he is just an ordinary citizen, but after witnessing his homeland being occupied and his compatriots oppressed, he decides to join the resistance movement. During this process, Oscar meets other like-minded resistance fighters and gradually grows into a brave warrior through training. The tasks of the resistance organization include gathering intelligence, sabotaging enemy facilities, and rescuing captured comrades. As Oscar and his team carry out their missions, they face tremendous dangers and difficulties. They have to contend not only with the well-equipped and well-trained German forces but also with internal betrayal and the threat of spies.
In one critical mission, Oscar and his team are sent to destroy a bridge that is crucial to the Germans. This bridge is an important route for the enemy's supply and troop transportation. Successfully destroying it would significantly weaken the German presence in Norway. During the planning and execution of the mission, they need to use wisdom, courage, and teamwork to overcome numerous obstacles. Ultimately, in a fierce battle, Oscar and his team manage to destroy the bridge. Despite the heavy price they pay, their actions severely demoralize the enemy and boost the confidence of the resistance movement.[1][2][3]
Cast
[edit]- Mathias Wieman as Peter Thomann, called Pierre
- Lída Baarová as Thérèse, called Jou-Jou
- Bruno Hübner as Jules Martin, director of a front-line theatre
- Hilde Körber as Suzanne
- Paul Dahlke as Charles
- Nicolas Koline as Nikita
- Kurt Seifert as Alphonse
- Edwin Juergenssen as commandant
- Willi Rose as desk officer
- Ewald Wenck as police officer
- Otz Tollen as judge in wartime court
- Ernst Karchow as prosecutor
- André Saint-Germain as defending counsel
- Lutz Götz as German POW
- Paul Schwed as German POW
- Karl Hannemann as janitor
- Gustav Mahnke as sergeant
Release
[edit]The film was banned in Czechoslovakia.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Patriot《爱国者》（精讲之一）". language.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "爱国者(The Patriot)影视资料馆-电影电视剧剧情介绍". www.cncncn.com. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "资料：电影《爱国者》(Patriot)简介". ent.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ Waldman 2008, p. 126.
Works cited
[edit]- Waldman, Harry (2008). Nazi Films In America, 1933-1942. McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786438617.
External links
[edit]- Patriots at IMDb
- Patriots is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive
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- 1937 films
- Films of Nazi Germany
- 1930s German-language films
- Films directed by Karl Ritter
- German black-and-white films
- German World War I films
- Films set in France
- Films about shot-down aviators
- German war drama films
- 1937 war films
- German romantic drama films
- 1937 romantic drama films
- UFA GmbH films
- 1930s German films
- Films scored by Theo Mackeben
- 1930s German film stubs