The Sailor's Song
Das Lied der Matrosen
Synopsis
A film about the historical uprising of the seamen in Kiel: During the Russian October Revolution of 1917, German and Russian soldiers start to solidarize with each other. By disarming the officers, machinist Henne Lonke and stoker Jens Kasten prevent the attack on a Russian freighter. When German admiralty gives out orders for operation "Nibelungen", which would lead the German fleet into a suicidal attack against England and quell the revolutionary spirit, seamen and soldiers from different political backgrounds unite in protest.
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Ernst Busch - Das Lied der Matrosen
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-12
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Günther Simon
Erich Steigert
Raimund Schelcher
August Lenz
Ulrich Thein
Henne Lobke
Horst Kube
Jens Kasten
Hilmar Thate
Ludwig Batuschek
Ekkehard Schall
Eberhard Schuckert
Wolf von Beneckendorff
Von Resten
Eduard von Winterstein
Hindenburg
Werner Wieland
Noske
Jochen Thomas
Sebastian Huber
Sabine Thalbach
Lady from Luisenbund
Horst Schönemann
Kapitän Wandres
Rolf Römer
Fähnrich Hamann
Hans Wolf Rentzow
Fliegermaat Krüger
Elfriede Née
Berta König
Peter Kiwitt
Krupp
Wolfgang Langhoff
Lawyer
Stefan Lisewski
Jupp König
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig, Günter Reisch
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wiens, Karl Georg Egel
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Das Lied der Matrosen
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig, Günter Reisch
Paul Wiens, Karl Georg Egel
Wilhelm Neef
Joachim Hasler, Otto Merz
Lena Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Günter Reisch
Director
Paul Wiens
Writer
Lena Neumann
Editor
Karl Georg Egel
Writer
Joachim Hasler
Director of Photography
Otto Merz
Director of Photography
Elli-Charlotte Löffler
Costume Design
Rosemarie Wandelt
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sailor's Song
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What is The Sailor's Song about?
A film about the historical uprising of the seamen in Kiel: During the Russian October Revolution of 1917, German and Russian soldiers start to solidarize with each other. By disarming the officers, machinist Henne Lonke and stoker Jens Kasten prevent the attack on a Russian freighter. When German admiralty gives out orders for operation "Nibelungen", which would lead the German fleet into a suicidal attack against England and quell the revolutionary spirit, seamen and soldiers from different political backgrounds unite in protest.
Who directed The Sailor's Song?
The Sailor's Song was directed by Kurt Maetzig, Günter Reisch.
Who stars in The Sailor's Song?
The principal cast of The Sailor's Song includes Günther Simon, Raimund Schelcher, Ulrich Thein, Horst Kube, Hilmar Thate.
When was The Sailor's Song released and how long is it?
The Sailor's Song was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sailor's Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sailor's Song was composed by Wilhelm Neef.