The Blue Swords is a 1949 East German historical drama film directed by Wolfgang Schleif and starring Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat and Alexander Engel. It sold more than 3,299,432 tickets. The film portrays the life of Johann Friedrich Böttger. The title refers to the symbol of Meissen, a pair of crossed swords. Böttger's story had previously been turned into a 1935 film The King's Prisoner, released during the Nazi era.
The Blue Swords (1950)
Directed by Wolfgang Schleif
Genres - Drama, History |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Aug 14, 1950 |
Run Time - 99 min. |
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Elector Of Saxony, Johann Friedrich Böttger, Meissen, The King
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Błękitne miecze
PL
Die blauen Schwerter
AT
Săbiile albastre
RO
The Blue Swords
GB, US