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* {{March}}: The opening's music is partially made of "Der Hohenfriedberger", one of the most famous Prussian military marches, which dates back to 1745.
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* {{March}}: The opening's music is partially made incorporates the most recognizable part of the melody of "Der Hohenfriedberger", one of the most famous Prussian military marches, which dates back to 1745.
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* {{March}}: The opening's music is partially made of "Der Hohenfriedberger", one of the most famous Prussian military marches.
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* {{March}}: The opening's music is partially made of "Der Hohenfriedberger", one of the most famous Prussian military marches.marches, which dates back to 1745.
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* {{March}}: The opening's music is partially made of "Der Hohenfriedberger", one of the most famous Prussian military marches.
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One of the final installments in a trend of "Prussian films" (which started in the 1920s) along with ''Film/{{Kolberg}}'', it was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time that meant, of course, obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler) and to enhance the German population's morale during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII.
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One of the final installments in a trend of "Prussian films" (which started in the 1920s) along with ''Film/{{Kolberg}}'', it was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time that meant, of course, obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler) and to enhance boost the German population's morale during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII.
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The film was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time that meant, of course, obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler) and to enhance the German population's morale during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII.
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The film was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time that meant, of course, obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler).
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The film was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time that meant, of course, obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler).UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler) and to enhance the German population's morale during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII.
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* HeroicBSOD: The defeat of Kunersdorf leaves Frederick shaken and nearly depressed.
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* RulerProtagonist: King Frederick II of Prussia is the main protagonist.
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* BigBadassBattleSequence: The film opens on the battle of Kunersdorf, which was recreated with hundreds of extras.
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** The film opens on the battle ofKunersdorf, Kunersdorf in 1759, which was recreated with hundreds of extras.extras.
** The second battle is Torgau the following year, which ended up a Prussian victory.
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** The second battle is Torgau the following year, which ended up a Prussian victory.
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The film was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time of course that meant obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler).
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The film was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time of course that meant meant, of course, obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler).
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In 1759, during the Third Silesian War phase of the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar, [[UsefulNotes/PrussianKings King]] of UsefulNotes/{{Prussia}} [[UsefulNotes/FrederickTheGreat Frederick II]] sustains the most crushing defeat of his reign against the Austrians at Kunersdorf. The situation for Prussia seems desperate, and Frederick's circle of officers pushes him to capitulate, but Frederick decides to keep fighting.
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In 1759, during the Third Silesian War phase of the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar, [[UsefulNotes/PrussianKings King]] of UsefulNotes/{{Prussia}} [[UsefulNotes/FrederickTheGreat Frederick II]] (Otto Gebühr) sustains the most crushing defeat of his reign against the Austrians at Kunersdorf. The situation for Prussia seems desperate, and Frederick's circle of officers pushes him to capitulate, but Frederick decides to keep fighting.
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* HouseFire: A windmill on fire serves to provide dramatic imagery in the aftermath of Frederick's defeat at Kunersdorf.
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* DownerBeginning: The film starts with the major defeat of Frederick at the battle of Kunersdorf.
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In 1759, during the Third Silesian War phase of the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar, [[UsefulNotes/PrussianKings King]] of UsefulNotes/{{Prussia}} [[UsefulNotes/FrederickTheGreat Frederick II]] sustains the most crushing defeat of his reign against the Austrians in Kunersdorf. The situation for Prussia seems desperate, and Frederick's circle of officers pushes him to capitulate, but Frederick decides to keep fighting.
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In 1759, during the Third Silesian War phase of the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar, [[UsefulNotes/PrussianKings King]] of UsefulNotes/{{Prussia}} [[UsefulNotes/FrederickTheGreat Frederick II]] sustains the most crushing defeat of his reign against the Austrians in at Kunersdorf. The situation for Prussia seems desperate, and Frederick's circle of officers pushes him to capitulate, but Frederick decides to keep fighting.
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In 1759, during the Third Silesian War phase of the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar, [[UsefulNotes/PrussianKings King]] of UsefulNotes/{{Prussia}} [[UsefulNotes/FrederickTheGreat Frederick II]] sustains the most crushing defeat of his reign against the Austrians in Kunersdorf. The situation for Prussia seems desperate, and Frederick's circle of officers pushes him to capitulate, but Frederick decides to keep fighting.
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In 1759, during the Third Silesian War phase of the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar, [[UsefulNotes/PrussianKings King]] of UsefulNotes/{{Prussia}} [[UsefulNotes/FrederickTheGreat Frederick II]] sustains the most crushing defeat of his reign against the Austrians in Kunersdorf. The situation for Prussia seems desperate, and Frederick's circle of officers pushes him to capitulate, but Frederick decides to keep fighting.fighting.
The film was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time of course that meant obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler).
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!!''The Great King'' provides examples of:
* BigBadassBattleSequence: The film opens on the battle of Kunersdorf, which was recreated with hundreds of extras.
* TheCavalierYears: Set in the second half of the 18th century, during the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar.
* DarkestHour: For Frederick, the aftermath of his crushing defeat at Kunersdorf is a particularly desperate time.
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The film was mainly intended as propaganda for the ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip Führerprinzip]]'' (total obedience to the leader whose word is above the law, in Germany's case at the time of course that meant obedience to UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler).
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!!''The Great King'' provides examples of:
* BigBadassBattleSequence: The film opens on the battle of Kunersdorf, which was recreated with hundreds of extras.
* TheCavalierYears: Set in the second half of the 18th century, during the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar.
* DarkestHour: For Frederick, the aftermath of his crushing defeat at Kunersdorf is a particularly desperate time.
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''The Great King'' (German: ''Der große König'') is a 1942 historical film from UsefulNotes/NaziGermany, directed and written by Veit Harlan.
In 1759, during the Third Silesian War phase of the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar, [[UsefulNotes/PrussianKings King]] of UsefulNotes/{{Prussia}} [[UsefulNotes/FrederickTheGreat Frederick II]] sustains the most crushing defeat of his reign against the Austrians in Kunersdorf. The situation for Prussia seems desperate, and Frederick's circle of officers pushes him to capitulate, but Frederick decides to keep fighting.
''The Great King'' (German: ''Der große König'') is a 1942 historical film from UsefulNotes/NaziGermany, directed and written by Veit Harlan.
In 1759, during the Third Silesian War phase of the UsefulNotes/SevenYearsWar, [[UsefulNotes/PrussianKings King]] of UsefulNotes/{{Prussia}} [[UsefulNotes/FrederickTheGreat Frederick II]] sustains the most crushing defeat of his reign against the Austrians in Kunersdorf. The situation for Prussia seems desperate, and Frederick's circle of officers pushes him to capitulate, but Frederick decides to keep fighting.
