ANDREAS HOFER (1929) Fritz Greiner, Maly Delschaft & Rolf Pinegger | Adventure | B&W | Cinema Gem

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Andreas Hofer is a 1929 German silent historical film directed by Hans Prechtl and starring Fritz Greiner, Maly Delschaft and Carl de Vogt. It is based on the story of the Tyrolean innkeeper and patriot Andreas Hofer who led an Austrian uprising against Bavarian and French troops during the Napoleonic Wars.

Synopsis:

The story follows Andreas Hofer, who initially leads a peaceful life as an innkeeper in the Tyrol region, but his life takes a dramatic turn when Napoleon's French forces occupy Tyrol. After witnessing the harsh treatment of his fellow Tyroleans under French rule, Hofer becomes a passionate and determined leader of a popular resistance movement.

He gathers a group of local farmers and townspeople to fight against the French army, despite being vastly outnumbered and under-equipped. Throughout the film, Hofer's courage and leadership inspire the Tyrolean people, and his revolt grows into a symbol of defiance against foreign occupation.

However, despite several successful victories, the rebellion ultimately fails, and Hofer is captured by the enemy forces. The film explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the difficult choices faced by those who resist oppression. The movie portrays Hofer's unwavering belief in the cause of Tyrolean independence, ultimately leading to his martyrdom.

Cast & Crew:

Fritz Greiner as Andreas Hofer
Maly Delschaft as Anna, Hofer's wife
Carl de Vogt as Eisenstecken, Hofer's adjutant
Rolf Pinegger as Gasteiger innkeeper
Grit Haid as Moidl, Hofer's daughter
Adolf Grell as Napoleon
Georg John as Franz Raffl, a farmer
Oscar Marion as Toni, a Sergeant
Hermann Pfanz as Bernklau, a Colonel
Max Reichlmair as Joseph Speckbacher
Karl Reidlbach as Swet, Hofer's secretary
Franz Stein as Father Haspinger

Directed by: Hans Prechtl
Written by: Hans Prechtl
Produced by: Albert Lohner
Cinematography: Karl Attenberger, Alfonse Lufteck
Music by: Björn Maseng
Production Company: Hofer-Film
Distributed by: Union Film (Germany)
Release Date: 15 October 1929
Running Time: 91 minutes
Country: Germany
Languages: Silent, German intertitles