Atlantik
Synopsis
German-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic". The main plotline revolves around a man who has a shipboard affair with a fellow passenger, which is eventually discovered by his wife. The ship also has aboard an elderly couple, Heinrich and Anna Thomas, who are on their anniversary cruise. Midway across the Atlantic Ocean, the "Atlantic" strikes an iceberg and is damaged to the point where it is sinking into the Atlantic. The German version was filmed at the same time as the British version, with each scene first being filmed in English for the British version, then the same scene being filmed in German by a German cast, using the same sets.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Raymond, E.A. Dupont, Victor Kendall
- Original Title
- Atlantik
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.A. Dupont
Ernest Raymond, E.A. Dupont, Victor Kendall
Charles Rosher
Department Leadership Roster
E.A. Dupont
Director
E.A. Dupont
Writer
Victor Kendall
Writer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atlantik
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What is Atlantik about?
German-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic". The main plotline revolves around a man who has a shipboard affair with a fellow passenger, which is eventually discovered by his wife. The ship also has aboard an elderly couple, Heinrich and Anna Thomas, who are on their anniversary cruise. Midway across the Atlantic Ocean, the "Atlantic" strikes an iceberg and is damaged to the point where it is sinking into the Atlantic. The German version was filmed at the same time as the British version, with each scene first being filmed in English for the British version, then the same scene being filmed in German by a German cast, using the same sets.
Who directed Atlantik?
Atlantik was directed by E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in Atlantik?
The principal cast of Atlantik includes Fritz Kortner, Elsa Wagner, Heinrich Schroth, Julia Serda, Elfriede Borodin.
When was Atlantik released and how long is it?
Atlantik was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.