Der Ochsenkrieg

Alexander Strobele

Marimpfel

Christian Spatzek

Lampert

Denise Virieux

Jula

Margit Geissler

Traudi

Rolf Zacher

Acting

Karl Merkatz

Runotter

Herbert Fux

Franzikopus

Robert Hoffmann

Aschacher

Stefan Behrens

Herzog Ludwig

Viliam Polónyi

Acting

Karol L. Zachar

Acting

Ondrej Jariabek

Acting

Flavio Bucci

Acting

Peter Debnár

Acting

František Dibarbora

Acting

Milena Dvorská

Acting

Jozef Adamovič

Acting

Seasons

Miniseries

6 episodes

Premiered Oct 8, 1987

Episodes

1–6 of 6

Ep 1

Peasants' Rights

Oct 8, 1987

Upon returning from Prague to Berchtesgaden, Lampert Someiner finds himself entangled in a conflict when he discovers local peasants grazing their cattle in a restricted area, enraging his father, the prince's administrator. The clash escalates as Lampert tries to warn Jula's father about the impending trouble, setting the stage for a confrontation over long-standing peasant privileges.

Ep 2

Betrayal

Oct 15, 1987

Mallimes, a returning war veteran, is betrayed by his brother Marimpfel, the prince's guard commander, and joins forces with Runotter to protect peasant rights. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as spear-bearers attempt to seize cattle, leading to a deadly confrontation between peasants and soldiers.

Ep 3

Punitive Expedition

Oct 22, 1987

Peasants, fleeing the Berchtesgaden estate to avoid the prince's reprisals, seek refuge despite warnings from Runotter. A strategic alliance forms against Pienzenhauer as Mallimes, Runotter, and Jula join different factions in the escalating conflict.

Ep 4

Victory

Oct 29, 1987

Lampert forges an alliance with Duke Ludwig, drawing him in with the prospect of war spoils and territorial expansion. As their coalition gains strength, Prince Pienzenhauer is compelled to retreat, allowing Mallimes to strategically capture Hallturm castle and earn a reward from Duke Heinrich. Jula witnesses the devastation, and her father, Runotter, seeks revenge.

Ep 5

Vengeance

Nov 5, 1987

Reichenhall's forces advance with Duke Heinrich towards Berchtesgaden, involving Mallimes, Runotter, and Jula. Reinforcements from Ingolstadt and Salzburg arrive, balancing the confrontation. Ramsau peasants return home, manipulated by Reichenhall's Chancellor Franzikopus, and Lampert rescues Mallimes.

Ep 6

In Front of the Gates of Munich

Nov 12, 1987