Der Fall Lucona
Synopsis
Based on a true story. The Lucona was a ship that sank in the Indian Ocean in 1977. Allegedly, the steamer had a uranium factory on board. And there was a man sitting at home in Vienna, waiting for big bucks. The sinking of the Lucona was a long-planned insurance scam and became the biggest scandal in Austria's post-war history, as high-profile managers, mafiosi and ministers were involved in the case.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Pretterebner, Jim Hawkins
- Original Title
- Der Fall Lucona
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria, United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Wega Film, Tele München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Hans Pretterebner, Jim Hawkins
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Jack Gold
Director
Jim Hawkins
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What is Der Fall Lucona about?
Based on a true story. The Lucona was a ship that sank in the Indian Ocean in 1977. Allegedly, the steamer had a uranium factory on board. And there was a man sitting at home in Vienna, waiting for big bucks. The sinking of the Lucona was a long-planned insurance scam and became the biggest scandal in Austria's post-war history, as high-profile managers, mafiosi and ministers were involved in the case.
Who directed Der Fall Lucona?
Der Fall Lucona was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Der Fall Lucona?
The principal cast of Der Fall Lucona includes David Suchet, Jürgen Prochnow, Günther Maria Halmer, Friedrich von Thun, Heinz Schubert.
When was Der Fall Lucona released and how long is it?
Der Fall Lucona was released in 1993 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Der Fall Lucona based on a book or true story?
Der Fall Lucona is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Pretterebner".