Der Transport
Originally released in 1961. Der Transport is a drama/war film. directed by Jürgen Roland.
Starring Hannes Messemer, Armin Dahlen, and Peter Herzog
Synopsis
March, 1945: The insecure and hesitant reserve lieutenant Felix Bleck receives orders to lead a transport of 40 prisoners to the Western Front, where the men are to be burned up in a punishment battalion. On the way there, Bleck realizes the inhuman futility of his assignment and makes a fateful decision.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hannes Messemer
as Leutnant Bleck
Armin Dahlen
as Feldwebel Steinlein
Peter Herzog
as Unteroffizier Brix
Inge Langen
as Helga Burghardt
Eva Katharina Schultz
as Susanne Westphal
Helmo Kindermann
as Leutnant Thomsteg
Kurd Pieritz
as Oberleutnant Schwerdtfuß
Leo Bieber
as Major Krugstein
Horst Keitel
as Unteroffizier Mahlmann
Andreas Wolf
as Dr. Born
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Fono Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Transport about?
March, 1945: The insecure and hesitant reserve lieutenant Felix Bleck receives orders to lead a transport of 40 prisoners to the Western Front, where the men are to be burned up in a punishment bat...
Who directed Der Transport?
Der Transport was directed by Jürgen Roland.
How long is Der Transport?
Der Transport has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Der Transport released?
Der Transport was released on June 30, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Transport?
The main cast of Der Transport includes Hannes Messemer, Armin Dahlen, Peter Herzog, Inge Langen, Eva Katharina Schultz.