Great Freedom No. 7 (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1944, Great Freedom No. 7 is a drama and music film directed by Helmut Käutner, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Singing sailor Hannes, who now entertains the crowd at St. Pauli's Hippodrome after years at sea, promises his dying brother that he will take care of his ex-girlfriend Gisa. Taking Gisa to Hamburg to live with him, Hannes quickly falls in love with her, but soon has to face Gisa's affection for another man, Willem.
Who’s in it. Great Freedom No. 7 stars Hans Albers as Hannes Kröger, Ilse Werner as Gisa Häuptlein, Hans Söhnker as Willem and Hilde Hildebrand as Anita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Great Freedom No. 7 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Freedom No. 7 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Freedom No. 7 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Freedom No. 7 (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Freedom No. 7 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great Freedom No. 7 worth watching?
- Great Freedom No. 7 holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Freedom No. 7?
- Great Freedom No. 7 stars Hans Albers, Ilse Werner, Hans Söhnker, Hilde Hildebrand and Gustav Knuth.
- When was Great Freedom No. 7 released?
- Great Freedom No. 7 was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.