Odyssey of Heroes
Die Männer der Emden
Synopsis
When their ship is sunk in the Indian Ocean during the first world war, 50 men have to cross infinite stretches of sea and desert, avoid enemies, find allies and finally make it home to Germany. A breathtaking real-life odyssey.
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Sibel Kekilli
Salima Bey
Ken Duken
Karl Overbeck
Felicitas Woll
Maria von Plettenberg
Sebastian Blomberg
Hellmuth von Mücke
Oliver Korittke
Maat Kluthe
Matthias Schloo
Manfred von Manstein
Shaun Lawton
Gouverneur of Cocos Islands
Michael Lott
Matrose Hilgert
Jan Henrik Stahlberg
Friedrich von Schulau
Christian Näthe
Matrose Kolkmann
Ian T. Dickinson
Interrorgation Officer
Chiem van Houweninge
Hafenkapitän van Ommen
Peter Sodann
Generaloberst von Leutenburg
Andreas Pape
Johannes Burgwächter
Olaf Burmeister
Paule
Kai Maertens
Reporter
Wolfgang Winkler
Dr.Bartel
Sheri Hagen
Antonia
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Berengar Pfahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Berengar Pfahl, Axel Ricke
- Original Title
- Die Männer der Emden
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Berengar Pfahl Film GmbH, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Berengar Pfahl
Berengar Pfahl, Axel Ricke
Erich Maria Krenek
Axel Ricke
Department Leadership Roster
Berengar Pfahl
Writer
Berengar Pfahl
Director
Pierre Pfundt
Production Design
Erich Maria Krenek
Director of Photography
Axel Ricke
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Odyssey of Heroes
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What is Odyssey of Heroes about?
When their ship is sunk in the Indian Ocean during the first world war, 50 men have to cross infinite stretches of sea and desert, avoid enemies, find allies and finally make it home to Germany. A breathtaking real-life odyssey.
Who directed Odyssey of Heroes?
Odyssey of Heroes was directed by Berengar Pfahl.
Who stars in Odyssey of Heroes?
The principal cast of Odyssey of Heroes includes Sibel Kekilli, Ken Duken, Felicitas Woll, Sebastian Blomberg, Oliver Korittke.
When was Odyssey of Heroes released and how long is it?
Odyssey of Heroes was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Odyssey of Heroes?
Odyssey of Heroes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).