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Der Panzerkommandant

March 1, 1970 1h 20m

Originally released in 1970. Der Panzerkommandant is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Ursula Schmenger. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Klaus-Peter Thiele, Gunter Friedrich, and Jürgen Kluckert

Synopsis

Tank commander Sergeant Tessen does not believe that his crew can become a successful collective and requests his transfer, but he finally withdraws his request due to a young boy to whom he carelessly promised a tank model. However, this would first have to be made by the crew members. New difficulties arise, even though everyone agrees to keep the soldier's word of honor. The spell is only broken when the tank gets into a dangerous situation during an underwater journey and the four of them have to prove themselves together.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 1, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Fernsehen der DDR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Der Panzerkommandant about?

Tank commander Sergeant Tessen does not believe that his crew can become a successful collective and requests his transfer, but he finally withdraws his request due to a young boy to whom he carele...

Who directed Der Panzerkommandant?

Der Panzerkommandant was directed by Ursula Schmenger.

How long is Der Panzerkommandant?

Der Panzerkommandant has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Der Panzerkommandant released?

Der Panzerkommandant was released on March 1, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Der Panzerkommandant?

The main cast of Der Panzerkommandant includes Klaus-Peter Thiele, Gunter Friedrich, Jürgen Kluckert, Wolfgang Hübner, Eckhard Bilz.