M/S Gustloff
"Ship of No Return"
Originally released in 2008. M/S Gustloff is a drama/history film. directed by Joseph Vilsmaier. With a runtime of 3h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kai Wiesinger, Valerie Niehaus, and Heiner Lauterbach
Synopsis
Joseph Vilsmaier Two-part TV movie focuses on the tragic events surrounding the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger ship, at the end of World War II. On 30 January 1945, Captain Hellmuth Kehding was in charge of the ship, evacuating wounded soldiers and civilians trapped by the Red Army. Soon after leaving the harbor of Danzig, it was hit by three torpedoes from the Soviet submarine and sank in less than an hour.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
3h 4m
184 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kai Wiesinger
as Hellmut Kehding
Valerie Niehaus
as Erika Galetschky
Heiner Lauterbach
as Harald Kehding
Dana Vávrová
as Lilli Simoneit
Detlev Buck
as Hagen Koch
Michael Mendl
as Kapitän Wilhelm Johannsen
Francis Fulton-Smith
as Korvettenkapitän Leonberg
Karl Markovics
as Korvettenkapitän Wilhelm Petri
Alexander Held
as Ortsgruppenleiter Escher
Ulrike Kriener
as Erikas Vorgesetzte
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA Filmproduktion GmbH
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M/S Gustloff about?
Joseph Vilsmaier Two-part TV movie focuses on the tragic events surrounding the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger ship, at the end of World War II. On 30 January 1945, Captain Hel...
Who directed M/S Gustloff?
M/S Gustloff was directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.
How long is M/S Gustloff?
M/S Gustloff has a runtime of 3 hours and 4 minutes (184 minutes total).
When was M/S Gustloff released?
M/S Gustloff was released on March 2, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in M/S Gustloff?
The main cast of M/S Gustloff includes Kai Wiesinger, Valerie Niehaus, Heiner Lauterbach, Dana Vávrová, Detlev Buck.