The Blue Swords(1949)
Die blauen Schwerter
The Blue Swords Synopsis
The story of Johann Friedrich Böttger, an apothecary’s apprentice and alchemist’s assistant. Fleeing from the Prussian King, he goes to Saxony, where King Frederick August the Strong takes him to a fortress and demands that he create gold. Böttger is equipped with everything he would need for the task, but he has known for a while that actual gold production is a myth and instead experiments with porcelain—white porcelain, as the Chinese are said to possess. In 1709, he finally succeeds in surprising the King with the "white gold," the first white porcelain made in Europe, he hopes for freedom.
The Blue Swords (1949) is a drama and history film directed by Wolfgang Schleif, released on December 30, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat, Herbert Hübner and Albert Bessler. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Wolfgang Schleif
- Writers:
- Alfred Böttcher
- Production:
- DEFA
- Status:
- Released
The Blue Swords Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hans Quest
as Johann Böttger
Ilse Steppat
as Frau von Tschirnhausen
Herbert Hübner
as Nehmitz
Albert Bessler
as Finanzminister
Alexander Engel
as Herr von Tschirnhausen
Willy A. Kleinau
as August der Starke
- Marianne Prenzel
Marianne Prenzel
as Katharina
- Paul Wagner
Paul Wagner
as König Friedrich I.
Werner Pledath
as Kreisamtmann von Wittenberg
- Klaus Miedel
Klaus Miedel
as Laskari
- Rolf Weih
Rolf Weih
as Leutnant Menzel
- Johannes Bergfeldt
Johannes Bergfeldt
Key crew
Directed by Wolfgang Schleif, written by Alfred Böttcher.
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The Blue Swords Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Blue Swords – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Blue Swords?
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The main cast of The Blue Swords (1949) includes Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat, Herbert Hübner, Albert Bessler and Alexander Engel. The film was directed by Wolfgang Schleif. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blue Swords released?
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The Blue Swords was released on December 30, 1949 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Blue Swords worth watching?
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The Blue Swords (1949) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.