Heißer Sand
Synopsis
Captain Jeff Barlow is a pilot with heart and soul. On behalf of a French company, he dares to conduct an experiment that is not without danger: dry ice is to be shot into clouds over the Sahara to make them rain down. The aim is to put an end to the water shortage. However, the artificial rain project is anything but harmless. But Captain Barlow is far too passionate an aviator to be deterred by the danger. And so what has to happen, happens. A sandstorm is Barlow's undoing and he crashes his plane. Lost in the vastness of the Sahara, there is no trace of him. A search operation is launched but is unsuccessful. A race against time begins for Barlow, as his water supplies are running low...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Günter Gräwert
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Althammer, Karl Heinz Willschrei, C.C. Bergius
- Original Score
- Erich Ferstl
- Original Title
- Heißer Sand
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Gräwert
Georg Althammer, Karl Heinz Willschrei, C.C. Bergius
Erich Ferstl
Walter Boos
Wolfgang Baecker, Wolf Schwarz
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Gräwert
Director
Wolfgang Baecker
Producer
Wolf Schwarz
Producer
Walter Boos
Editor
Georg Althammer
Writer
Karl Heinz Willschrei
Writer
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 Heißer Sand
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What is Heißer Sand about?
Captain Jeff Barlow is a pilot with heart and soul. On behalf of a French company, he dares to conduct an experiment that is not without danger: dry ice is to be shot into clouds over the Sahara to make them rain down. The aim is to put an end to the water shortage. However, the artificial rain project is anything but harmless. But Captain Barlow is far too passionate an aviator to be deterred by the danger. And so what has to happen, happens. A sandstorm is Barlow's undoing and he crashes his plane. Lost in the vastness of the Sahara, there is no trace of him. A search operation is launched but is unsuccessful. A race against time begins for Barlow, as his water supplies are running low...
Who directed Heißer Sand?
Heißer Sand was directed by Günter Gräwert.
Who stars in Heißer Sand?
The principal cast of Heißer Sand includes Joachim Fuchsberger, Sieghardt Rupp, Andrea Jonasson, Anthony Kramreither, Günter Gräwert.
When was Heißer Sand released and how long is it?
Heißer Sand was released in 1971 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Heißer Sand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heißer Sand was composed by Erich Ferstl.
Is Heißer Sand based on a book or true story?
Heißer Sand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C.C. Bergius".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heißer Sand?
Heißer Sand holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).