The Great King

History, Drama, War

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Veit Harlan

Status Released

Release Date 1942-03-02

Storyline

King Frederick II (aka "Frederick the Great") of Prussia is engaged in a major battle against the Austrian army at Kunersdorf, and things aren't going well. The Austrians are inflicting major casualties, and his army is beginning to crumble. Defeat seems inevitable when a combination of events gives him hope that he may pull victory from the jaws of defeat after all.