Overview

In an imaginary Scandinavian country, an ambitious radical buys an indebted estate in order to become a member of parliament as a local resident, which he ultimately succeeds in doing. Salvation in the party turmoil comes in the form of a military dictatorship under the determined Governor General Werkonen. The new member of parliament arranges for an assassination attempt on the general. However, the general is only slightly injured in the attack. The hired assassin now feels betrayed by his client and takes revenge by murdering him...

Cast

Brigitte Horney, Willy Birgel, Hannelore Schroth, Ernst von Klipstein, Lotte Spira, Albert Florath, Karl Meixner, Rolf Weih

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What is "The Governor" about?

In an imaginary Scandinavian country, an ambitious radical buys an indebted estate in order to become a member of parliament as a local resident, which he ultimately succeeds in doing. Salvation in the party turmoil comes in the form of a military dictatorship under the determined Governor General Werkonen. The new member of parliament arranges for an assassination attempt on the general. However, the general is only slightly injured in the attack. The hired assassin now feels betrayed by his client and takes revenge by murdering him...

When was "The Governor" released?

The Governor was released in 1939.

Who stars in "The Governor"?

The cast includes Brigitte Horney, Willy Birgel, Hannelore Schroth, Ernst von Klipstein.