In 1848, the freedom-loving Hungarian people, led by Ludwig Kossuth, rose up against the hated rule of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty. In its expansionist policy, the Austrian monarchy had long relied on Hungarian feudal lords who betrayed the interests of their people. The anger of the rebels was directed against the Austrian oppressors and their Hungarian supporters. Against the backdrop of these historical events, the personal fate of the Hungarian patriot Maria Ilona is shown.
Paul Hörbiger
Ferdinand V., Kaiser von ÖssterreichRosa Albach-Retty
Fürstin LobkowitzPaula Wessely
Maria Ilona von WolkersdorfKlaus Pohl
SternenguckerLotte Spira
Gattin des Kaisers FerdinandHeinz von Cleve
Major von MeszarosGeorg A. Profé
Ungarischer OffizierOtto Wernicke
Fürst Windischgrätz