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Waltz War is a 1933 German musical comedy film directed by Ludwig Berger and starring Renate Müller, Willy Fritsch and Paul Hörbiger. It is loosely based on the rivalry between waltz composers Joseph Lanner and Johann Strauss I, as well as the life of the Austrian ballet dancer Katti Lanner who eventually settled in Victorian Britain. It is also known by the alternative title of The Battle of the Walzes.
Original Release
10/03/1933
US Release
11/18/1934
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Renate Müller | Kati Lanner |
| Willy Fritsch | Pauker Gustl |
| Paul Hörbiger | Joseph Lanner / Josef Lanner |
| Anton Walbrook | Johann Strauß |
| Rosy Barsony | Ilonka / Ilonka, Tänzerin |
| Theo Lingen | Sir Phillips / Sir Philipps |
| Hanna Waag | Queen Viktoria / Königin Viktoria |
| Karel Stepanek | Kellner Leopold |
| Heinz von Cleve | Albert von Coburg / Prinzgemahl Albert |
| Hugo Flink | Der Wirt / Gastwirt |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Renate Müller | Kati Lanner |
| Willy Fritsch | Pauker Gustl |
| Paul Hörbiger | Joseph Lanner / Josef Lanner |
| Anton Walbrook | Johann Strauß |
| Rosy Barsony | Ilonka / Ilonka, Tänzerin |
| Theo Lingen | Sir Phillips / Sir Philipps |
| Hanna Waag | Queen Viktoria / Königin Viktoria |
| Karel Stepanek | Kellner Leopold |
| Heinz von Cleve | Albert von Coburg / Prinzgemahl Albert |
| Hugo Flink | Der Wirt / Gastwirt |
| Hansjörg Adolfi | Der Richter / Richter |
| Ossy Kratz-Corell | 1. Piccolo |
| Bert Schmidt-Moris | 2. Piccolo |
| Tommy Thomas | 3. Piccolo |
| Max Ralph-Ostermann | (as Max Ralf-Ostermann) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Günther Stapenhorst | Producer |
