Black Fighter Johanna (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Black Fighter Johanna is a drama film directed by Johannes Meyer, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Germany under Napoleon. Johanna is travelling by stagecoach when one of its occupants, Major Korfes, is arrested by the French militia. Before capture, he gives Johanna a mysterious letter. To solve the mystery, she joins the German corps as the “Black Hunter”. A fantastic breeches role for the lesbian Marianne Hoppe, who two years later, married her gay film partner Gustav Gründgens to prevent persecution by the Nazis.
Who’s in it. Black Fighter Johanna stars Marianne Hoppe as Johanna Luerssen, Paul Hartmann as Major Korfes, Gustaf Gründgens as Dr. Frost, politischer Agent and Fita Benkhoff as Johannas Tante, Philine Melchior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Black Fighter Johanna has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Fighter Johanna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Fighter Johanna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Fighter Johanna (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Fighter Johanna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Fighter Johanna worth watching?
- Black Fighter Johanna holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Fighter Johanna?
- Black Fighter Johanna stars Marianne Hoppe, Paul Hartmann, Gustaf Gründgens, Fita Benkhoff and Paul Bildt.
- When was Black Fighter Johanna released?
- Black Fighter Johanna was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.