
Prussian general's son Friedrich, Freiherr (German baron) von der Trenck, is an unruly student whose countless affairs make him enemies, but he wins every duel. Frederic II the Great recruits him for his personal bodyguard. During his cadet training under the cruel stickler Graf (count) von Jaschinsky Friedrich falls in love with the king's headstrong oldest sister Amalia. She, however, refuses to be married off the the Swedish king's heir. When Prussia makes war on Austria over Silesia, Trenck's loyalty is dubious on account of an Austrian family branch. Janischky eagerly convinces the king there is more.
Friedrich Freiherr von der Trenck

Prinzessin Amelie

Graf von Jaschinsky

König Friedrich II

Nicolaï Wenzel

Hofdame Marie

Heinrich von Quiztow

von Rochow

Musiklehrer Kirnberger

Generaladjutant von Borg

General von Habich

Universitätsdekan

Baron von Kollwitz
