San Gottardo
Originally released in 1977. San Gottardo is a documentary film. directed by Villi Hermann.
Starring Hans-Dieter Zeindler, Maurice Aufair, and Ingold Wildenauer
Synopsis
In this docudrama, the real star is a railroad tunnel. First built, at the instigation of a banker and an engineer, in 1872 under appalling conditions, it was widened to accommodate automobiles in 1972. The tunnel links the Rhineland in Germany with Italy and goes through the Swiss mountains. The many lives lost in the building of the first tunnel were considered to be one of the costs for economic progress. In one re-enactment, a strike for better conditions is severely dealt with by the military. Even in 1972, though working conditions were better, most of the men working on the tunnel were poor immigrant workers, with almost no power to negotiate better treatment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Filmkollektiv Zürich AG und Villi Hermann
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Gottardo about?
In this docudrama, the real star is a railroad tunnel. First built, at the instigation of a banker and an engineer, in 1872 under appalling conditions, it was widened to accommodate automobiles in ...
Who directed San Gottardo?
San Gottardo was directed by Villi Hermann.
How long is San Gottardo?
San Gottardo has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was San Gottardo released?
San Gottardo was released on April 27, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in San Gottardo?
The main cast of San Gottardo includes Hans-Dieter Zeindler, Maurice Aufair, Ingold Wildenauer, Klaus-Henner Russius.