San Gottardo
Synopsis
In this docudrama, the real star is a railroad tunnel. First built, at the instigation of a banker and an engineer, in 1872 under appalling conditions, it was widened to accommodate automobiles in 1972. The tunnel links the Rhineland in Germany with Italy and goes through the Swiss mountains. The many lives lost in the building of the first tunnel were considered to be one of the costs for economic progress. In one re-enactment, a strike for better conditions is severely dealt with by the military. Even in 1972, though working conditions were better, most of the men working on the tunnel were poor immigrant workers, with almost no power to negotiate better treatment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Villi Hermann
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Martin, Villi Hermann
- Original Score
- Panzini Zirkus
- Original Title
- San Gottardo
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Filmkollektiv Zürich AG und Villi Hermann
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Villi Hermann
Eve Martin, Villi Hermann
Panzini Zirkus
Renato Berta, Hans Stürm
Elisabeth Wälchli, Rainer M. Trinkler
Department Leadership Roster
Eve Martin
Screenplay
Elisabeth Wälchli
Editor
Rainer M. Trinkler
Editor
Villi Hermann
Screenplay
Villi Hermann
Director
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Hans Stürm
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About San Gottardo
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What is San Gottardo about?
In this docudrama, the real star is a railroad tunnel. First built, at the instigation of a banker and an engineer, in 1872 under appalling conditions, it was widened to accommodate automobiles in 1972. The tunnel links the Rhineland in Germany with Italy and goes through the Swiss mountains. The many lives lost in the building of the first tunnel were considered to be one of the costs for economic progress. In one re-enactment, a strike for better conditions is severely dealt with by the military. Even in 1972, though working conditions were better, most of the men working on the tunnel were poor immigrant workers, with almost no power to negotiate better treatment.
Who directed San Gottardo?
San Gottardo was directed by Villi Hermann.
Who stars in San Gottardo?
The principal cast of San Gottardo includes Hans-Dieter Zeindler, Maurice Aufair, Ingold Wildenauer, Klaus-Henner Russius.
When was San Gottardo released and how long is it?
San Gottardo was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for San Gottardo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for San Gottardo was composed by Panzini Zirkus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for San Gottardo?
San Gottardo holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).