The Black GalleyMovie
Antwerp at the end of the 16th century. For the second time, the city falls into the hands of the plundering and murdering Spaniards. Jan and Myga are just ten years old. While Myga's father tries to come to terms with the Spaniards, Jan leaves the occupied country with his father. When Jan has grown into a young man, he joins the Geusen and is entrusted with the best ship as helmsman, the "Black Galley". He survives numerous battles and dangers, but one day he is captured by the Spanish. He frees not only himself but also his beloved Myga from the hands of the enemy. In 1609, the Spaniards are forced to finally recognize the independence of the northern provinces.
About The Black Galley
The Black Galley is a 1962 history, drama movie directed by Martin Hellberg.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 39m, production credits from East Germany, an original language code of DE.
The credited cast includes Dietrich Körner, Beate Hanspach, Gerhard Rachold, Hans-Peter Minetti. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
