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German SummarySpanien zur Zeit Philipps II. Im Dorf Zalamea machen Soldaten Quartier. Hauptmann Don Alvaro findet im Hause des wohlhabenden, von allen geachteten Bauern Pedro Crespo freundliche Aufnahme. Alvaro stellt Isabel, der Tochter des Hauses, nach und vergewaltigt sie. Die Dorfbewohner ernennen Pedro zum Richter. Ihm als Ankläger obliegt es nun auch, das Urteil zu sprechen. General Don Lope, früher gegen den wüsten Hauptmann eingenommen, steht nun aus Standesgründen zu ihm und bestreitet Pedros Befugnis. Pedro hält trotz der Drohungen des Generals Gericht und verurteilt Alvaro zum Tode. Überraschend trifft der König ein. Er bestätigt zwar das Urteil, will seine Vollstreckung jedoch verhindern. Zu spät. Pedro hat sein Recht gegen Standesschranken durchgesetzt, und er wird Richter von Zalamea auf Lebenszeit.
(Quelle: Das zweite Leben der Filmstadt Babelsberg. DEFA-Spielfilme 1946-1992)
English SummarySpain during the reign of Philip II. Soldiers quarter in the village of Zalamea. Captain Don Alvaro finds a warm welcome in the home of the wealthy farmer Pedro Crespo, who is respected by all. Alvaro chases Isabel, the daughter of the house, and rapes her. The villagers appoint Pedro judge. It is now also up to him, as prosecutor, to pass sentence. General Don Lope, formerly captured against the desert captain, now stands by him for reasons of rank and denies Pedro's authority. Pedro holds court despite the threats of the General and sentences Alvaro to death. Surprisingly, the king arrives. He confirms the sentence, but wants to prevent its enforcement. Too late. Too late. Pedro has asserted his right against professional barriers, and he becomes judge of Zalamea for life.
(Source: The Second Life of the Film City Babelsberg. DEFA feature films 1946-1992)
Original SummaryNella Spagna di Filippo II, un gruppo di soldati si stanzia nel comune di Zalamea. Il Capitano Don Alvaro trova accoglienza nella casa di Pedro Crespo, un contadino stimato da tutti. Invaghitosi di sua figlia Isabel, Alvaro la stupra. Gli abitanti del comune nominano Pedro giudice. Il Generale Don Lope, un tempo prevenuto nei confronti del caotico capitano, lo sostiene, mettendo in discussione l'autorità di Pedro. Nonostante le minacce del generale, il contadino condanna Alvaro a morte. Anche il Re, sopraggiunto improvvisamente, conferma il verdetto, ma cerca di evitarne l'esecuzione. Troppo tardi. Pedroha saputo imporsi e viene nominato giudice di Zalamea a vita. (Italienisch)
Release Date1956-04-20
Shoot Year1955
ColorNo
DirectorMartin Hellberg
CameraGötz Neumann
EditorLieselotte Johl
ComposerWilhelm Neef,
ActorsUrsula Braun, Rolf Ludwig, Hans Rüdiger Renn, Annegret Golding, Hansjoachim Büttner, August Holler, Walter Schramm, Gudrun Schmidt-Ahrends, Albert Garbe, Walter Lendrich, Hans Bergmann, Alexander Papendiek, Günther Ballier, Raimund Schelcher, Wolfgang Bachmann
Country of Production (German)
Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR)