Sorte Shara
Synopsis
Based on a true story from the fateful day of August 29, 1943, when the Germans disarmed the Danish army and navy. The minesweeper MS 1 plays the leading role in the film about the ship that refused to surrender. The commander, Captain U.H. Gad, camouflaged the boat as a tugboat under the name 'Sorte Shara'. With Sweden as its destination, the boat set sail and experienced hours of excitement as it approached the German observation posts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sven Methling
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Hansen
- Original Title
- Sorte Shara
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Merry Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sven Methling
Hans Hansen
Henning Bendtsen
Department Leadership Roster
Sven Methling
Director
Hans Hansen
Writer
Henning Bendtsen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorte Shara
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What is Sorte Shara about?
Based on a true story from the fateful day of August 29, 1943, when the Germans disarmed the Danish army and navy. The minesweeper MS 1 plays the leading role in the film about the ship that refused to surrender. The commander, Captain U.H. Gad, camouflaged the boat as a tugboat under the name 'Sorte Shara'. With Sweden as its destination, the boat set sail and experienced hours of excitement as it approached the German observation posts.
Who directed Sorte Shara?
Sorte Shara was directed by Sven Methling.
Who stars in Sorte Shara?
The principal cast of Sorte Shara includes Ebbe Langberg, Ove Sprogøe, Søren Elung Jensen, Carl Ottosen, Henning Palner.
When was Sorte Shara released and how long is it?
Sorte Shara was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.