Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen
Nacht fiel über Gotenhafen
Synopsis
The film depicts the first month of 1945 when the Russian Red Army broke into the eastern part of Germany and forced millions of civilians to flee in the coldest of winter. While the Russians invaded Ostpreussen hundred of thousands of civilians were evacuated by ships. Gotenhafen was the last open port and ships left the town almost by the minute, overloaded by refugees. One of the last ships to leave Gotenhafen was the 'Wilhelm Gustloff', a former 'Kraft durch Freude' pleasure cruiser designed for 1000 passengers. Until today it is unknown how many people were on board but it is said to be around 10.000. The ship sunk without a trace and only a handful of people survived this hellish nightmare.
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Sonja Ziemann
Maria Reiser
Gunnar Möller
Kurt Reiser
Erik Schumann
Hans Schott
Brigitte Horney
Generalin von Reuss
Mady Rahl
Edith Marquardt
Wolfgang Preiss
Dr. Beck
Erich Dunskus
Vater Marquardt
Willy Maertens
Vater Reiser
Tatjana Bokan
Dienstmädchen Marta
Dietmar Schönherr
Gaston
Günter Pfitzmann
Oberleutnant Dankel
Günther Ungeheuer
Arzt
Karl-Heinz Kreienbaum
Funker der Gustloff
Carl Lange
Kapitän Zahn
Carla Hagen
Monika
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Wisbar
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wisbar, Victor Schuller
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Nacht fiel über Gotenhafen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film Hansa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Wisbar
Frank Wisbar, Victor Schuller
Hans-Martin Majewski
Martha Dübber
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Wisbar
Director
Frank Wisbar
Writer
Victor Schuller
Writer
Martha Dübber
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen about?
The film depicts the first month of 1945 when the Russian Red Army broke into the eastern part of Germany and forced millions of civilians to flee in the coldest of winter. While the Russians invaded Ostpreussen hundred of thousands of civilians were evacuated by ships. Gotenhafen was the last open port and ships left the town almost by the minute, overloaded by refugees. One of the last ships to leave Gotenhafen was the 'Wilhelm Gustloff', a former 'Kraft durch Freude' pleasure cruiser designed for 1000 passengers. Until today it is unknown how many people were on board but it is said to be around 10.000. The ship sunk without a trace and only a handful of people survived this hellish nightmare.
Who directed Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen?
Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen was directed by Frank Wisbar.
Who stars in Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen?
The principal cast of Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen includes Sonja Ziemann, Gunnar Möller, Erik Schumann, Brigitte Horney, Mady Rahl.
When was Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen released and how long is it?
Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darkness Fell on Gotenhafen was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.