Plot — What is The Kaiser's Lackey about?
Diederich Heßling is scared of everything and everyone. But as he grows up, he comes to realize that he has to offer his services to the powers-that-be if he wants to wield power himself. His life motto now runs: bow to those at the top and tread on those below. In this way, he always succeeds: as a student in a duel-fighting student fraternity and as a businessman in a paper factory. He cajoles the obese district administrative president Von Wulkow and wins his favor. He slanders his financial rivals and hatches a plot with the social democrats in the town council. On his honeymoon with his rich wife Guste, he finally finds a chance to do his beloved Kaiser a favor. And when a memorial to the Kaiser is unveiled in the town where Diederich lives and works, he delivers the address. He stands behind the lectern in the pouring rain, saluting his Kaiser. The crowd is dispersed. Everything is laid in ruins...
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Genre | Drama, History, Comedy |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 109 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 25 votes) |
The Kaiser's Lackey — FAQ
Is The Kaiser's Lackey worth watching? The Kaiser's Lackey holds a 6.7/10 rating from 25 viewers. Diederich Heßling is scared of everything and everyone. But as he grows up, he comes to realize that he has to offer his services to the powers-that-be if he wants to wield power himself. His life motto now runs: bow to
Who directed The Kaiser's Lackey? Directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Who is in the cast of The Kaiser's Lackey? It stars Werner Peters, Paul Esser, Blandine Ebinger, Renate Fischer, Carola Braunbock, Emmy Burg and more.
Where can I stream The Kaiser's Lackey? Streaming availability for The Kaiser's Lackey is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Kaiser's Lackey release? It released in 1951.
