Simplon-Tunnel
Synopsis
A sociohistorical drama about the construction of the Simplon-tunnel: A conflict develops when German workers want to strike and fight for better working conditions while Italian workers simply want to earn money and provide for their families.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gottfried Kolditz
- Screenplay & Story
- Gottfried Kolditz
- Original Score
- Eberhard Schmidt
- Original Title
- Simplon-Tunnel
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gottfried Kolditz
Gottfried Kolditz
Eberhard Schmidt
Hildegard Tegener
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Tolle
Production Design
Hans Kieselbach
Costume Design
Gottfried Kolditz
Director
Gottfried Kolditz
Writer
Hildegard Tegener
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simplon-Tunnel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Simplon-Tunnel about?
A sociohistorical drama about the construction of the Simplon-tunnel: A conflict develops when German workers want to strike and fight for better working conditions while Italian workers simply want to earn money and provide for their families.
Who directed Simplon-Tunnel?
Simplon-Tunnel was directed by Gottfried Kolditz.
Who stars in Simplon-Tunnel?
The principal cast of Simplon-Tunnel includes Otto Mellies, Brigitte Krause, Horst Weinheimer, Gerry Wolff, Johannes Arpe.
When was Simplon-Tunnel released and how long is it?
Simplon-Tunnel was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Simplon-Tunnel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Simplon-Tunnel was composed by Eberhard Schmidt.