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Featuring:
Sybille Schmitz, Hans Nielsen, Kirsten Heiberg
Written by:
Harald Bratt
Hansi Köck
Herbert Selpin
Directed by:
Herbert Selpin, Werner Klingler
Release Date:
November 10, 1943
Original Title:
Titanic
Alternate Titles:
Гибель "Титаника"
Genres:
Drama | History
Production Companies:
Tobis Filmkunst
Production Countries:
Germany
Ratings / Certifications:
DE: 12 FI: K-12 NL: 12 SE: 11
Runtime: 85
This little-known German film retells the true story of the British ocean liner that met a tragic fate. Ernst Fritz Fürbringer plays the president of the White Star Line, who unwisely pressed the Titanic's captain (Otto Wernicke) to make the swiftest possible crossing to New York.
Building the Titanic has been a huge financial effort, and White Star Line president Ismay wants her maiden voyage to hit the headlines. He urges Captain Smith to make the fastest possible crossing to New York. When iceberg warnings come in, the captain must ask himself if he is willing to risk the safety of his ship just to please Ismay.
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Director:
Werner Klingler
Herbert Selpin
Director of Photography:
Friedl Behn-Grund
Editor:
Friedel Buckow
Original Music Composer:
Werner Eisbrenner
Producer:
Willy Reiber
Production Design:
Fritz Maurischat
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