The Prince of Homburg ignores a command and leads a cavalry charge in battle against the Swedes, which leads to victory. He is court martialled, however, for disobeying orders and sentenced to death. His love, who is now to be betrothed to the King of Sweden, appeals to higher authorities to commute the sentence, as do comrades who agreed with his decision. He must contend with his own desire to live and a conflicting sense of honor.

DVD-R is in Italian with switchable English subtitles. Approx. 84 mins. See film sample for audio and video quality!