

A dashing lieutenant delivers secrets for an empress while his rival plots his ruin — 1970s German TV royalty!
Season 1 • Episode 26
LatestCostume
Wigs bigger than the political stakes, 1970s TV budget magic
Acting
Klausjürgen Wussow serves leading man energy in every frame
Creator
Hans Dieter Schreeb
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was West German television's answer to the British costume drama boom, trying to make Maria Theresia's court sexy for 1970s audiences.
Klausjürgen Wussow was already a major star from 'Das Halstuch' and used this role to pivot into more heroic leading parts. The entire series was shot on videotape with minimal location work.