Mogadischu
Originally released in 2008. Mogadischu is a thriller/history film. directed by Roland Suso Richter.
Starring Thomas Kretschmann, Nadja Uhl, and Saïd Taghmaoui
Synopsis
The incredible true story of Lufthansa Flight 181, which was hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in October of 1977, and the noble efforts of stewardess Gabriele Dillmann (Nadja Uhl) to ensure the safety of the terrified passengers throughout the harrowing ordeal. When terrorists sympathetic to the cause of the German Red Army Faction seize control of the flight, German chancellor Helmut Schmidt refuses to negotiate. Meanwhile, terrorist leader "Captain Martyr Mahmud" grows increasingly agitated, and the Yemeni government refuses to let the plane land on their soil. After Captain Schumann (Thomas Kretschmann) makes an emergency landing in the sand, he is brutally executed in front of the passengers by "Captain Martyr Mahmud" (Said Taghmaoui), who then forces the co-pilot to fly the plane to Somolia. Once there, counter terrorism measures quickly get underway as the passengers brace themselves for the worst.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Thomas Kretschmann
as Captain Jürgen Schumann
Nadja Uhl
as Stewardess Gabriele Dillmann
Saïd Taghmaoui
as Captain Mahmud
Christian Berkel
as Bundeskanzler Helmut Schmidt
Herbert Knaup
as Ulrich Wegener
Judith Engel
as Monika Schumann
Valerie Niehaus
as Birgitt Röhll
Jürgen Tarrach
as Hans-Jürgen Wischnewski
Franz Dinda
as Peter-Jürgen Boock
Fahri Yardım
as Michael Libal
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mogadischu about?
The incredible true story of Lufthansa Flight 181, which was hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in October of 1977, and the noble efforts of stewardess Gabriele Dillmann ...
Who directed Mogadischu?
Mogadischu was directed by Roland Suso Richter.
How long is Mogadischu?
Mogadischu has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Mogadischu released?
Mogadischu was released on November 30, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mogadischu?
The main cast of Mogadischu includes Thomas Kretschmann, Nadja Uhl, Saïd Taghmaoui, Christian Berkel, Herbert Knaup.