Diesel
Synopsis
A German wartime biography of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the Diesel engine. The movie links the importance of the engine to the war by starting the movie with newsreel clips of German Navy U-boats in action.
Top Cast
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Willy Birgel
Rudolf Diesel
Hilde Weissner
Martha Diesel, seine Frau
Paul Wegener
Direktor Buz
Josef Sieber
Martin
Arthur Schröder
Lucien Vogel
Erich Ponto
Theodor Diesel
Hilde von Stolz
Frau von Lorrenz
Hubert von Meyerinck
Herr von Lorrenz
Werner Pledath
Prof. Linde
Herbert Gernot
Krumper
Walter Janssen
Prof. Barnickel
Karl-Heinz Peters
Ingenieur Scheuermann
Heinrich Marlow
Prof. Lüders
Heinrich Troxbömker
Krupp
Albert Florath
Arzt
Paul Westermeier
Fleischermeister
Franz Arzdorf
Führer im Maschinenpavillon
Roma Bahn
Segelschiff-Passagierin
Release History & Theatrical Window
in Augsburg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Lamprecht
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Lamprecht, Richard H. Riedel, Frank Thieß
- Original Score
- Hans-Otto Borgmann
- Original Title
- Diesel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Lamprecht
Gerhard Lamprecht, Richard H. Riedel, Frank Thieß
Hans-Otto Borgmann
Georg Krause
Wolfgang Wehrum
Richard H. Riedel
Department Leadership Roster
Gerhard Lamprecht
Director
Gerhard Lamprecht
Writer
Richard H. Riedel
Writer
Frank Thieß
Writer
Richard H. Riedel
Producer
Wolfgang Wehrum
Editor
Georg Krause
Director of Photography
Hans-Otto Borgmann
Original Music Composer
Alfred Bücken
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diesel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diesel about?
A German wartime biography of Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the Diesel engine. The movie links the importance of the engine to the war by starting the movie with newsreel clips of German Navy U-boats in action.
Who directed Diesel?
Diesel was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.
Who stars in Diesel?
The principal cast of Diesel includes Willy Birgel, Hilde Weissner, Paul Wegener, Josef Sieber, Arthur Schröder.
When was Diesel released and how long is it?
Diesel was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Diesel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diesel was composed by Hans-Otto Borgmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diesel?
Diesel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).