The Kaiser of California
1936•12•1h 37m•5.8•Released
DramaWestern
The film follows the life story of Johann Augustus Suter, the owner of Sutter's Mill, famous as the birthplace of the great California Gold Rush of 1848.
Director
Luis Trenker
Writer
Luis Trenker
Languages
German
Studio
Luis Trenker-Film
Cast
Luis Trenker
Johann August Suter
Viktoria von Ballasko
Anna Suter
Elise Aulinger
Mrs. Dübol
Bernhard Minetti
Der Fremde
Werner Kunig
Rudolf - beider Sohn
Hans Zesch-Ballot
Gouverneur Alvaredo
Marcella Albani
Seine Frau
Walter Franck
Castro - sein Adjutant
Reginald Pasch
Marshall
August Eichhorn
Harper
Luis Gerold
Ermatinger
Paul Verhoeven
Barmixer Billy
Melanie Horeschowsky
Amalie - Sutters Schwester
Berta Drews
Chansonette
Alexander Golling
Production
Company
Luis Trenker-Film
Producer
Luis Trenker
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