Fähre in den Tod
Synopsis
It is a terrible disaster! Due to a series of wrong decisions, the ferry Castor gets caught in a sea storm and sinks. The tragedy is already foreshadowed in small details: first there is an hour-long delay before departure, then some trucks are not properly secured and on the bridge there is a heated discussion between Captain Eriksen and his deputy van Damme about how to deal with the storm warning received. The captain's sudden heart attack complicates the situation. The next day, it is learned ashore that the Castor has sunk. Herwegh, the head of the commission of inquiry, then tries to find out who is morally responsible for the disaster and who the real culprits are. In the process, several human dramas unfold...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heiner Carow
- Original Title
- Fähre in den Tod
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Sat.1
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What is Fähre in den Tod about?
It is a terrible disaster! Due to a series of wrong decisions, the ferry Castor gets caught in a sea storm and sinks. The tragedy is already foreshadowed in small details: first there is an hour-long delay before departure, then some trucks are not properly secured and on the bridge there is a heated discussion between Captain Eriksen and his deputy van Damme about how to deal with the storm warning received. The captain's sudden heart attack complicates the situation. The next day, it is learned ashore that the Castor has sunk. Herwegh, the head of the commission of inquiry, then tries to find out who is morally responsible for the disaster and who the real culprits are. In the process, several human dramas unfold...
Who directed Fähre in den Tod?
Fähre in den Tod was directed by Heiner Carow.
Who stars in Fähre in den Tod?
The principal cast of Fähre in den Tod includes Klaus J. Behrendt, Jürgen Hentsch, Lisa Kreuzer, Hellmut Lange, Sebastian Koch.
When was Fähre in den Tod released and how long is it?
Fähre in den Tod was released in 1996 with a total runtime of Unknown.