King Frederick II (aka "Frederick the Great") of Prussia is engaged in a major battle against the Austrian army at Kunersdorf, and things aren't going well. The Austrians are inflicting major casualties, and his army is beginning to crumble. Defeat seems inevitable when a combination of events gives him hope that he may pull victory from the jaws of defeat after all.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Otto GebührKing Frederick II | King Frederick II |
 Kristina SöderbaumLuise Treskow | Luise Treskow |
 Gustav FröhlichSgt. Treskow | Sgt. Treskow |
 Hans NielsenNiehoff | Niehoff |
 Hilde KörberElisabeth | Elisabeth |
 Paul WegenerGen. Czernitscheff | Gen. Czernitscheff |
 Otto WernickeOberst Rochow | Oberst Rochow |
 Harry HardtAdjutant von Dessau | Adjutant von Dessau |
 Hans Hermann SchaufußGen. Zieten | Gen. Zieten |
 Claus ClausenPrince Heinrich (older) | Prince Heinrich (older) |
| KKlaus Detlef SierckPrince Heinrich (younger) | Prince Heinrich (younger) |
| PPaul HenckelsGrenadier Spiller | Grenadier Spiller |
 Elisabeth FlickenschildtSpiller's Wife | Spiller's Wife |
 Franz SchafheitlinCol. Bernburg | Col. Bernburg |
 Kurt MeiselAlfons | Alfons |