Eroica (Film 1949 - ENG SUB)

Eroica is a 1949 Austrian film depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven's life and work. Audio in German with English subtitles.

The film is directed by Walter Kolm-Veltée, produced by Guido Bagier with Walter Kolm-Veltée and written by Walter Kolm-Veltée with Franz Tassié. The leading role is performed by Ewald Balser-one of the most distinguished actors of his day. The film was entered into the 1949 Cannes Film Festival.

Cast & Characters:
Ewald Balser — Ludwig van Beethoven
Marianne Schönauer — Therese von Brunswick
Judith Holzmeister — Giulietta Guicciardi
Oskar Werner — Karl, Beethoven's nephew
Dagny Servaes — Karl's mother
Iván Petrovich — Prince Lichnowsky
Ludmilla Hell — Princess Lichnovsky
Auguste Pünkösdy — Housekeeper
Hans Kraßnitzer — Amenda
Alfred Neugebauer — Organist Albrechtsberger
Richard Eybner — Schuppanzigh
Karl Günther — Country doctor
Gustav Waldau — Country parson
Erik Frey — French Officer
Franz Pfaudler — Theatre Director
Julius Brandt — Painter
Hans Hais — French Officer
Helmut Janatsch — Austrian Cavalryman
Karl Kalwoda — Caretaker