Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell
Synopsis
The "Astoria", an English luxury liner, collides with a freighter shortly before the end of its voyage and threatens to sink. Captain Mitchell, successful and envied, sets in motion an expensive rescue operation. He manages to avert a catastrophe and bring the passengers and the ship to safety. But the shipowner considers the operation excessive, calls Mitchell a coward and fires him. His career seems to be over. When his friends and his fiancée also make fun of him, he devises a cunning plan of revenge.
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Dieter Mann
Christopher Mitchell
Swetlana Schönfeld
Jane Russell
Walfriede Schmitt
Beth Heewater
Ekkehard Schall
Tommy White
Jutta Hoffmann
Gloria Mitchell
Kurt Böwe
Adam Knife / Balduin Knife
Jaecki Schwarz
Freddy
Helga Göring
Mrs. Watch
Manja Göring
Miss Watch
Horst Rehberg
Wolfgang Heinz
Peter Aust
Petra Barthel
Hans Klering
Horst Hiemer
Wolfgang Lohse
Willi Neuenhahn
Berndt Renné
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christa Mühl
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertolt Brecht, Christa Mühl, Werner Hecht
- Original Score
- Wolfram Heicking
- Original Title
- Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christa Mühl
Bertolt Brecht, Christa Mühl, Werner Hecht
Wolfram Heicking
Peter Brand
Brigitte Krex
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfram Heicking
Original Music Composer
Peter Brand
Director of Photography
Christa Mühl
Director
Christa Mühl
Writer
Werner Hecht
Writer
Brigitte Krex
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell about?
The "Astoria", an English luxury liner, collides with a freighter shortly before the end of its voyage and threatens to sink. Captain Mitchell, successful and envied, sets in motion an expensive rescue operation. He manages to avert a catastrophe and bring the passengers and the ship to safety. But the shipowner considers the operation excessive, calls Mitchell a coward and fires him. His career seems to be over. When his friends and his fiancée also make fun of him, he devises a cunning plan of revenge.
Who directed Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell?
Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell was directed by Christa Mühl.
Who stars in Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell?
The principal cast of Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell includes Dieter Mann, Swetlana Schönfeld, Walfriede Schmitt, Ekkehard Schall, Jutta Hoffmann.
When was Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell released and how long is it?
Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell was composed by Wolfram Heicking.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell?
Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).