Lützower (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1972, Lützower is a drama and war film directed by Werner W. Wallroth, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Napoleanic Wars, members of the Prussian Lützow Free Corps steal a French war chest from the house of collaborator Kerstinn, but their captain Friesen is captured and sentenced to death. But Friesen is saved by French Sergeant Fleuron and they flee the occupied city together. Kerstinn's daughter Marie is disgusted by her father's disloyalty and has also fallen in love with Friesen. When she learns about a trap that is being set for Lützow Free Corps, she sets out to warn them with the help of her father's clerk Püttchen, a Lützow sympathizer.
Who’s in it. Lützower stars Jürgen Reuter as Hauptmann Friesen, Jaecki Schwarz as Schreiber Püttchen, Hans Teuscher as Hauptmann Bredow and Oleg Vidov as Major Margent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Lützower has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lützower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lützower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lützower (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lützower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lützower worth watching?
- Lützower holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lützower?
- Lützower stars Jürgen Reuter, Jaecki Schwarz, Hans Teuscher, Oleg Vidov and Johannes Wieke.
- When was Lützower released?
- Lützower was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.