The Black Galley
Original title: Die schwarze Galeere
Overview
Antwerp at the end of the 16th century. For the second time, the city falls into the hands of the plundering and murdering Spaniards. Jan and Myga are just ten years old. While Myga's father tries to come to terms with the Spaniards, Jan leaves the occupied country with his father. When Jan has grown into a young man, he joins the Geusen and is entrusted with the best ship as helmsman, the "Black Galley". He survives numerous battles and dangers, but one day he is captured by the Spanish. He frees not only himself but also his beloved Myga from the hands of the enemy. In 1609, the Spaniards are forced to finally recognize the independence of the northern provinces.
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Crew
- Director
- Martin Hellberg
- Writers
- Martin Hellberg, Wilhelm Raabe
- Production
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
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Who directed The Black Galley?
The Black Galley was directed by Martin Hellberg.
When was The Black Galley released?
The Black Galley was released in 1962.
