Ein Kriegsende
Synopsis
In the last days of WW2, the German minesweeper MX12 is on its way into the enemy’s zone to pick up wounded soldiers. When a radio message proclaims the end of war, the crew demands to break off the risky mission. Only the captain wants to continue.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Vogeler
- Screenplay & Story
- Volker Vogeler, Franz Xaver Gernstl, Siegfried Lenz
- Original Title
- Ein Kriegsende
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- NDR, Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Vogeler
Volker Vogeler, Franz Xaver Gernstl, Siegfried Lenz
Günther Wulff
Claudia Rieneck
Department Leadership Roster
Günther Wulff
Director of Photography
Claudia Rieneck
Editor
Volker Vogeler
Director
Volker Vogeler
Writer
Franz Xaver Gernstl
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ein Kriegsende
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ein Kriegsende about?
In the last days of WW2, the German minesweeper MX12 is on its way into the enemy’s zone to pick up wounded soldiers. When a radio message proclaims the end of war, the crew demands to break off the risky mission. Only the captain wants to continue.
Who directed Ein Kriegsende?
Ein Kriegsende was directed by Volker Vogeler.
Who stars in Ein Kriegsende?
The principal cast of Ein Kriegsende includes Wigand Witting, Rüdiger Kirschstein, Michael Weckler, Christian Koch, Franz Josef Steffens.
When was Ein Kriegsende released and how long is it?
Ein Kriegsende was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.