Der Tunnel
Synopsis
The engineer MacAllan designs a tunnel, which will join America and Europe together on the seabed. A group of American billionaires are financing the gigantic project, but the construction of the tunnel is proving to be as tedious as it is dangerous. MacAllan's worst enemy is the speculator Woolf, who had embezzled the money for the construction and who is attempting to cover up his crime by carrying out acts of sabotage. Also filmed in 1933 in a French-language version, LE TUNNEL, and remade in 1935 in England as TRANSATLATIC TUNNEL.
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Paul Hartmann
Mac Allen
Attila Hörbiger
Hobby
Olly von Flint
Mary Allen
Otto Wernicke
Bärmann
Gustaf Gründgens
Mr. Woolf
Max Weydner
Mr. Lloyd
Elga Brink
Ethel Lloyd
Richard Ryen
Gordon
Georg Henrich
Vandrstyfft
Max Schreck
Chesterfield
Magda Lena
Miss Brown
Will Dohm
Brooce
Ferdinand Marian
Agitator
Josef Eichheim
Harris
Günther Vogdt
Worker
Erna Fentsch
Dame
Beppo Brem
Worker
Otto Brüggemann
Worker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Bernhardt, Henry Koster, Reinhart Steinbicker
- Original Score
- Walter Gronostay
- Original Title
- Der Tunnel
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Bernhardt
Curtis Bernhardt, Henry Koster, Reinhart Steinbicker, Bernhard Kellermann
Walter Gronostay
Carl Hoffmann
Gottlieb Madl
Ernst Garden
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Bernhardt
Director
Curtis Bernhardt
Screenplay
Henry Koster
Screenplay
Walter Gronostay
Original Music Composer
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Gottlieb Madl
Editor
Ernst Garden
Producer
Reinhart Steinbicker
Screenplay
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 Der Tunnel
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What is Der Tunnel about?
The engineer MacAllan designs a tunnel, which will join America and Europe together on the seabed. A group of American billionaires are financing the gigantic project, but the construction of the tunnel is proving to be as tedious as it is dangerous. MacAllan's worst enemy is the speculator Woolf, who had embezzled the money for the construction and who is attempting to cover up his crime by carrying out acts of sabotage. Also filmed in 1933 in a French-language version, LE TUNNEL, and remade in 1935 in England as TRANSATLATIC TUNNEL.
Who directed Der Tunnel?
Der Tunnel was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Who stars in Der Tunnel?
The principal cast of Der Tunnel includes Paul Hartmann, Attila Hörbiger, Olly von Flint, Otto Wernicke, Gustaf Gründgens.
When was Der Tunnel released and how long is it?
Der Tunnel was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Tunnel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Tunnel was composed by Walter Gronostay.
Is Der Tunnel based on a book or true story?
Der Tunnel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernhard Kellermann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Tunnel?
Der Tunnel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).