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The Sailor's Song (1958)

6.519582h 5mDE
HistoryDrama

Directed by Kurt Maetzig

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

2h 5m

Language

DE

Release

November 9, 1958

Director

Kurt Maetzig

Official Trailer

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Overview

A film about the historical uprising of the seamen in Kiel: During the Russian October Revolution of 1917, German and Russian soldiers start to solidarize with each other. By disarming the officers, machinist Henne Lonke and stoker Jens Kasten prevent the attack on a Russian freighter. When German a...

Cast

Günther Simon

Günther Simon

Erich Steigert

Raimund Schelcher

Raimund Schelcher

August Lenz

Ulrich Thein

Ulrich Thein

Henne Lobke

Horst Kube

Horst Kube

Jens Kasten

Hilmar Thate

Hilmar Thate

Ludwig Batuschek

Ekkehard Schall

Ekkehard Schall

Eberhard Schuckert

Wolf von Beneckendorff

Wolf von Beneckendorff

Von Resten

Eduard von Winterstein

Eduard von Winterstein

Hindenburg

Werner Wieland

Werner Wieland

Noske

Jochen Thomas

Jochen Thomas

Sebastian Huber

Sabine Thalbach

Sabine Thalbach

Lady from Luisenbund

Horst Schönemann

Horst Schönemann

Kapitän Wandres

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Sailor's Song (1958), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A film about the historical uprising of the seamen in Kiel: During the Russian October Revolution of 1917, German and Russian soldiers start to solidarize with each other. By disarming the officers, machinist Henne Lonke and stoker Jens Kasten prevent the attack on a Russian freighter. When German admiralty gives out orders for operation "Nibelungen", which would lead the German fleet into a suicidal attack against England and quell the revolutionary spirit, seamen and soldiers from different political backgrounds unite in protest.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Sailor's Song. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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