The Sinking of the Laconia
Series Overview
The true story of the Allied ship Laconia, sunk in WWII by a German U-Boat, which then surfaced against orders to rescue the civilian crew
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Thu, Jan 6, 2011
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
U-boat commander Werner Hartenstein has torpedoed the Laconia and mounted an extraordinary rescue operation. U-156's deck is crowded with Allied survivors fished out of the South Atlantic. But in the fog of war confusion reigns and U-156 is spotted by an American bomber which moves in to attack.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Franka Potente
Hilda Smith
Ken Duken
Werner Hartenstein
Jacob Matschenz
Mannesmann
Stefan Rudolf
Remmert
Matthias Koeberlin
Rostau
Frederick Lau
Fiedler
Andrew Buchan
Thomas Mortimer
Lindsay Duncan
Elisabeth Fullwood
Thomas Kretschmann
Karl Dönitz
Jodi Balfour
Sarah Fullwood
Nikolai Kinski
Walter Drexler
Nicholas Burns
Benjamin Coutts
Brian Cox
Captain Sharp
Morven Christie
Laura Ferguson
Ben Crompton
Harry Townes
Ciarán McMenamin
Declan McDermott
David Butler
George Steel
Paul Hilton
Henry Bates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Johnston
Tobias Haas
Matthew Read, Hilary Norrish, Johnathan Young
Department Leadership Roster
Monika Jacobs
Costume Design
Hilary Norrish
Producer
Johnathan Young
Producer
Tobias Haas
Editor
Knut Loewe
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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What is The Sinking of the Laconia about?
The true story of the Allied ship Laconia, sunk in WWII by a German U-Boat, which then surfaced against orders to rescue the civilian crew
How many seasons does The Sinking of the Laconia have?
The Sinking of the Laconia comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Sinking of the Laconia?
Key cast members in The Sinking of the Laconia include Franka Potente, Ken Duken, Jacob Matschenz, Stefan Rudolf, Matthias Koeberlin.
Who created or directed The Sinking of the Laconia?
The Sinking of the Laconia was developed and directed by Not specified.