Port of Freedom (1944)

Port of Freedom (1944) poster

Singing sailor Hannes, who now entertains the crowd at St. Pauli's Hippodrome after years at sea, promises his dying brother that he will take care of his ex-girlfriend Gisa. Taking Gisa to Hamburg to live with him, Hannes quickly falls in love with her, but soon has to face Gisa's affection for another man, Willem.

Director: Helmut Käutner
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Werner Eisbrenner
Cinematography: Werner Krien
Editing: Anneliese Schönnenbeck
Production: Terra-Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

dying and death, sibling relationship, loss of loved one, ex-girlfriend, musical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Port of Freedom about?
Singing sailor Hannes, who now entertains the crowd at St. Pauli's Hippodrome after years at sea, promises his dying brother that he will take care of his ex-girlfriend Gisa. Taking Gisa to Hamburg to live with him, Hannes quickly falls in love with her, but soon has to face Gisa's affection for another man, Willem.
Who directed Port of Freedom?
Port of Freedom was directed by Helmut Käutner.
Who stars in Port of Freedom?
Port of Freedom stars Hans Albers, Ilse Werner, Hans Söhnker, Hilde Hildebrand, Gustav Knuth, Günther Lüders.
How long is Port of Freedom?
Port of Freedom has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Port of Freedom?
Port of Freedom is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Port of Freedom produced?
Port of Freedom was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Port of Freedom?
The themes of Port of Freedom include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.