CAST:
Wolfgang Kieling (prof. Jakob Paul von Gundling),
Götz George (kralj Friedrich Wilhelm I),
Monika Gabriel (Anne de Larrey),
Martin Brandt (Daniel),
Gert Haucke (komandant Forcade)

SCRIPT:
Frank Beyer,
Ulrich Plenzdorf (prema istoimenom romanu Martina Stadea)

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Guenter Marczinkowsky

Synopsis:
This is a historical drama about the relationship between professor Jakob Paul von Gundling and the Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm I who ruled in the first half of 18th century. A professor of literature, law and history as well as the court historian, the professor is aware that his position depends greatly upon his opinions and ideals, which are often put to the test.

16 mm, color, 108 min