The Higher Command
A Prussian commander disobeys orders and goes to find a British envoy who can negotiate a pact with Austria to help fight off Napoleon in 1806.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Der höhere Befehl |
| Year | 1935 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Gerhard Lamprecht |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Higher Command is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1935. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Lil Dagover
Madame Martin
Karl Ludwig Diehl
Rittmeister von Droste
Heli Finkenzeller
Käte Traß
Aribert Wäscher
Advokat Menecke
Hans Leibelt
Bürgermeister Stappenbeck
Siegfried Schürenberg
Lord Beckhurst
Friedrich Kayssler
General
Eduard von Winterstein
Major
Hans Mierendorff
Earl of Beckhurst
Gertrud de Lalsky
Majorin Traß
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