Der Kaiser von Kalifornien (1936)
97 min | Western

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Der Kaiser von Kalifornien (1936)

97 min | Western

A German-born Swiss citizen emigrates to the United States in search of a better life and making fortune. Based on the story of John Sutter, gold rush pioneer and founder of what would become the city of Sacramento.

Director

Writer

Producer

Composer

Cinematographers

Albert Benitz | Heinz von Jaworsky

Editors

Rudolf Schaad | Willy Zeyn

Production Designers

Erich Grave | Hans Minzloff

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Updated Jul 21, 1936

Release date

May 7, 1937 (United States)

Awards

1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
44 cast members

Name	Known for
Luis Trenker Johann August Sutter Johann August Sutter See fewer	The Prodigal Son (1934)
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