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Hansjörg Felmy
Teichmann
Sabine Bethmann
Edith Wegener
Wolfgang Preiss
U-Bootkommandant Lüttke
Horst Frank
Heyne
Heinz Engelmann
Erich Wegener, Flottillenchef
Siegfried Lowitz
Leutnant Pauli
Dirk Dautzenberg
Obermaat
Karl Lieffen
Dr.Timmler
Mady Rahl
Dora
Friedrich Schütter
Oberleutnant Brandstetter
Loriot
Matrose
Wolfgang Wahl
Wächter
Thomas Braut
Ernst Reinhold
Peter Frank
Stefan Wigger
Reinhold Brandes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Wisbar
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Ott
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Haie und kleine Fische
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Willy Zeyn-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Wisbar
Wolfgang Ott
Hans-Martin Majewski
Carl Otto Bartning
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Wisbar
Director
Wolfgang Ott
Writer
Carl Otto Bartning
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sharks and Little Fish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sharks and Little Fish about?
Four young German naval cadets begin their military service in 1940; only one of them will survive.
Who directed Sharks and Little Fish?
Sharks and Little Fish was directed by Frank Wisbar.
Who stars in Sharks and Little Fish?
The principal cast of Sharks and Little Fish includes Hansjörg Felmy, Sabine Bethmann, Wolfgang Preiss, Horst Frank, Heinz Engelmann.
When was Sharks and Little Fish released and how long is it?
Sharks and Little Fish was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Sharks and Little Fish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sharks and Little Fish was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.