The Cap Arcona Case
Der Fall Cap Arcona
Synopsis
On May 3, 1945, with Hitler already dead and Hamburg and Berlin having surrendered, the Royal Air Force launched its last major air raid. The target was a collection of ships in the Bay of Kiel and Lübeck. The largest ships, the floating concentration camp transports Cap Arcone and Thielbeck, were targeted by the bombers and low-flying aircraft: this horrific mistake cost the lives of over 700 prisoners - the greatest maritime disaster of all time. The film returns to the sites of the events, to Neuengamme, where the prisoners were previously interned, to Lübeck, where they were embarked, to Neustadt, where they were crammed onto the Cap Arcona. The prehistory of the last great luxury liner is reconstructed, the launching, the voyage of the Queen of the South Atlantic, as the most important extra in the UFA production: The Sinking of the Titanic.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nordische Filmtage Lübeck
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Günter Klaucke, Karl-Hermann Leukert
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Klaucke, Karl-Hermann Leukert
- Original Score
- Werner Loll
- Original Title
- Der Fall Cap Arcona
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- NDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Klaucke, Karl-Hermann Leukert
Günter Klaucke, Karl-Hermann Leukert
Werner Loll
Matthias Seldte
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Klaucke
Director
Karl-Hermann Leukert
Director
Günter Klaucke
Writer
Karl-Hermann Leukert
Writer
Matthias Seldte
Director of Photography
More Like The Cap Arcona Case
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Cap Arcona Case
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cap Arcona Case about?
On May 3, 1945, with Hitler already dead and Hamburg and Berlin having surrendered, the Royal Air Force launched its last major air raid. The target was a collection of ships in the Bay of Kiel and Lübeck. The largest ships, the floating concentration camp transports Cap Arcone and Thielbeck, were targeted by the bombers and low-flying aircraft: this horrific mistake cost the lives of over 700 prisoners - the greatest maritime disaster of all time. The film returns to the sites of the events, to Neuengamme, where the prisoners were previously interned, to Lübeck, where they were embarked, to Neustadt, where they were crammed onto the Cap Arcona. The prehistory of the last great luxury liner is reconstructed, the launching, the voyage of the Queen of the South Atlantic, as the most important extra in the UFA production: The Sinking of the Titanic.
Who directed The Cap Arcona Case?
The Cap Arcona Case was directed by Günter Klaucke, Karl-Hermann Leukert.
Who stars in The Cap Arcona Case?
The principal cast of The Cap Arcona Case includes Erwin Geschonneck, Christian Brückner.
When was The Cap Arcona Case released and how long is it?
The Cap Arcona Case was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cap Arcona Case?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cap Arcona Case was composed by Werner Loll.