The President (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1919, The President is a drama film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The promise proves to have fatal consequences when Karl Victor falls in love with a young governess, whom he impregnates but refuses to marry as this would break his oath to his father. Many years later, he is a highly respected president of the court about to deal out judgment to a young woman who has killed her new-born child. The young woman turns out to be his own illegitimate daughter, and Karl Victor is suddenly faced with the choice of doing his professional duty or making amends for his past misdeeds. (Stumfilm.dk)
Who’s in it. The President stars Halvard Hoff as Karl Victor von Sendlingen, court president, Elith Pio as Franz Victor von Sendlingen, Karl's father, Carl Walther Meyer as von Sendlingen's grandfather and Jacoba Jessen as Maika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The President has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The President page.
If you liked it. Fans of The President tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The President (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The President change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The President worth watching?
- The President holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The President?
- The President stars Halvard Hoff, Elith Pio, Carl Walther Meyer, Jacoba Jessen and Hallander Helleman.
- When was The President released?
- The President was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.