In 1812, during the French period, large parts of Germany are occupied by the troops of Napoleon. Several paramilitary Freikorps units battle the French forces, among them the Black Brunswickers led by the 'Black Duke' Frederick William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. After the War of the Fifth Coalition, the Black Hussars are pursued by Napoleon throughout the country, but frequently take refuge with the noble-minded German people.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Conrad VeidtCaptain Hansgeorg von Hochberg | Captain Hansgeorg von Hochberg |
 Mady ChristiansMarie Luise | Marie Luise |
 Ursula GrableyBrigitte | Brigitte |
 Wolf Albach-RettyLeutnant Aribert von Blome | Leutnant Aribert von Blome |
 Otto WallburgLe Gouverneur Darmont | Le Gouverneur Darmont |
| GGünther HadankLe Capitain Fachon | Le Capitain Fachon |
 Gregori ChmaraFürst Potovski | Fürst Potovski |
| FFranz SteinThe Spy at the Inn | The Spy at the Inn |
 Bernhard GoetzkeDuke Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig | Duke Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig |
 Fritz GreinerCorporal of the Pursuit Party | Corporal of the Pursuit Party |
 Hubert von MeyerinckDarmont's Cook | Darmont's Cook |
| EErnst PröcklNot listed | Not listed |