A German-born Swiss citizen emigrates to the United States in search of a better life and making fortune..


Is this thing worth a watch? If you like historical epics that feel a little bit like a fever dream, you might get a kick out of The Kaiser of California. It’s not a breezy watch, though. If you’re looking for a tight, modern script, you’re going to hate it. This is for people who enjoy watching a character get absolut...


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"Is this thing worth a watch? If you like historical epics that feel a little bit like a fever dream, you might get a kick out of The Kaiser of California. It’s not a breezy watch, though. If you’re looking for a tight, modern script, you’re going to hate it. This is for people who enjoy watching a character get absolutely crushed by their own ego in black and white. Luis Trenker really goes for it here. He plays the lead with this intense, slightly manic energy that feels like he’s trying to dr..."

Luis Trenker
Luis Trenker
Germany

1927 · IMDb —


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