Der Cornet (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1955, Der Cornet is a drama film directed by Walter Reisch, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Adventure film based on a Rilke poem.
Who’s in it. Der Cornet stars Wolfgang Preiss as Freiherr von Pirovano, Peter van Eyck as Mönchschreiber, Benno Sterzenbach as Rittmeister Reningen and Fritz Rasp as Großwesir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Der Cornet sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Cornet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Cornet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Cornet (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Cornet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Cornet worth watching?
- Der Cornet holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Der Cornet?
- Der Cornet stars Wolfgang Preiss, Peter van Eyck, Benno Sterzenbach, Fritz Rasp and Eduard Köck.
- When was Der Cornet released?
- Der Cornet was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.