Zeppelin
“The Great War's most explosive moment!”
Synopsis
The outbreak of World War I places Scots officer Geoffrey Richter-Douglas in an uncomfortable position. Although his allegiance is to Britain, his mother was from an aristocratic Bavarian family, and he spent his summers in Germany as a child. When Geoffrey is approached by a German spy who offers him a chance to defect, he reports the incident to his superiors, but instead of arresting the spy they suggest that he accept her offer--and become an Allied agent. In Germany, among old friends, Geoffrey discovers that loyalty is more complicated than he expected, especially when he finds himself aboard the maiden voyage of a powerful new prototype Zeppelin, headed for Scotland on a secret mission that could decide the outcome of the war.
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Zeppelin - Feature ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Michael York
Geoffrey Richter-Douglas
Elke Sommer
Erika Altschul
Peter Carsten
Major Tauntler
Marius Goring
Professor Christian Altschul
Anton Diffring
Colonel Hirsch
Andrew Keir
Von Gorian
Rupert Davies
Captain Whitney
Alexandra Stewart
Stephanie
William Marlowe
Anderson
Alan Rothwell
Brandner
Richard Hurndall
Blinker Hall
John Gill
Meier
Michael Robbins
Cockney Sergeant
Ben Howard
Jamie Fergusson
George Mikell
German Officer
Arnold Diamond
Major Proudfoot
Clive Morton
Lord Delford
Bryan Coleman
Colonel Whippen
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Étienne Périer
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Rowe, Donald Churchill
- Original Score
- Roy Budd
- Original Title
- Zeppelin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Getty & Fromkess Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Étienne Périer
Arthur Rowe, Donald Churchill, Owen Crump
Roy Budd
Alan Hume
John Shirley
J. Ronald Getty, Owen Crump
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Budd
Original Music Composer
Étienne Périer
Director
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
Arthur Rowe
Screenplay
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Owen Crump
Producer
John Shirley
Editor
Donald Churchill
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zeppelin
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What is Zeppelin about?
The outbreak of World War I places Scots officer Geoffrey Richter-Douglas in an uncomfortable position. Although his allegiance is to Britain, his mother was from an aristocratic Bavarian family, and he spent his summers in Germany as a child. When Geoffrey is approached by a German spy who offers him a chance to defect, he reports the incident to his superiors, but instead of arresting the spy they suggest that he accept her offer--and become an Allied agent. In Germany, among old friends, Geoffrey discovers that loyalty is more complicated than he expected, especially when he finds himself aboard the maiden voyage of a powerful new prototype Zeppelin, headed for Scotland on a secret mission that could decide the outcome of the war.
Who directed Zeppelin?
Zeppelin was directed by Étienne Périer.
Who stars in Zeppelin?
The principal cast of Zeppelin includes Michael York, Elke Sommer, Peter Carsten, Marius Goring, Anton Diffring.
When was Zeppelin released and how long is it?
Zeppelin was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Zeppelin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zeppelin was composed by Roy Budd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zeppelin?
Zeppelin holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).