Der Panzerkommandant
Synopsis
Tank commander Sergeant Tessen does not believe that his crew can become a successful collective and requests his transfer, but he finally withdraws his request due to a young boy to whom he carelessly promised a tank model. However, this would first have to be made by the crew members. New difficulties arise, even though everyone agrees to keep the soldier's word of honor. The spell is only broken when the tank gets into a dangerous situation during an underwater journey and the four of them have to prove themselves together.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ursula Schmenger
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinz Senkbeil, Ursula Schmenger, Fritz Schmenger
- Original Title
- Der Panzerkommandant
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ursula Schmenger
Heinz Senkbeil, Ursula Schmenger, Fritz Schmenger
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Ursula Schmenger
Director
Ursula Schmenger
Writer
Fritz Schmenger
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Panzerkommandant
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What is Der Panzerkommandant about?
Tank commander Sergeant Tessen does not believe that his crew can become a successful collective and requests his transfer, but he finally withdraws his request due to a young boy to whom he carelessly promised a tank model. However, this would first have to be made by the crew members. New difficulties arise, even though everyone agrees to keep the soldier's word of honor. The spell is only broken when the tank gets into a dangerous situation during an underwater journey and the four of them have to prove themselves together.
Who directed Der Panzerkommandant?
Der Panzerkommandant was directed by Ursula Schmenger.
Who stars in Der Panzerkommandant?
The principal cast of Der Panzerkommandant includes Klaus-Peter Thiele, Gunter Friedrich, Jürgen Kluckert, Wolfgang Hübner, Eckhard Bilz.
When was Der Panzerkommandant released and how long is it?
Der Panzerkommandant was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Der Panzerkommandant based on a book or true story?
Der Panzerkommandant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Heinz Senkbeil".