The Sea Calls (1933)

The Sea Calls (1933) poster

The Baltic captain Terje Wiggen works as a pilot on the island of Muhu. When the mate of the ship “Carola” calls in sick, he jumps at the chance of reviving his life as a sailor. WWI breaks soon after the departure. By and by the ship’s company gets worn down by dead calm. On account of the plague-ridden captain, Wiggen disposes of the contaminated water reserve. Discontent among the crew rises until they take the sole lifeboat and leave their mate behind. Wiggen unsuccessfully tries to bring the ship under control. At the last minute he is rescued off the Japanese coast. At his return he promises to never leave his wife and child again. But the German Imperial Navy begins to blockade the waterways of the island. Wiggen paddles to Sweden with the intention of smuggling provisions for his family. On his way back he is detained by a German captain. After five years of imprisonment he returns to Muhu once more. Wiggen is hellbent on vengeance. (Deutsche Kinemathek)

Director: Hans Hinrich
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Karl Knauer, Werner Schmidt-Boelcke
Cinematography: Willy Winterstein, Kurt Neubert
Editing: Roelofsz
Production: Deutsche Eidophon-Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans Hinrich
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sea Calls about?
The Baltic captain Terje Wiggen works as a pilot on the island of Muhu. When the mate of the ship “Carola” calls in sick, he jumps at the chance of reviving his life as a sailor. WWI breaks soon after the departure. By and by the ship’s company gets worn down by dead calm. On account of the plague-ridden captain, Wiggen disposes of the contaminated water reserve. Discontent among the crew rises until they take the sole lifeboat and leave their mate behind. Wiggen unsuccessfully tries to bring the ship under control. At the last minute he is rescued off the Japanese coast. At his return he promises to never leave his wife and child again. But the German Imperial Navy begins to blockade the waterways of the island. Wiggen paddles to Sweden with the intention of smuggling provisions for his family. On his way back he is detained by a German captain. After five years of imprisonment he returns to Muhu once more. Wiggen is hellbent on vengeance. (Deutsche Kinemathek)
Who directed The Sea Calls?
The Sea Calls was directed by Hans Hinrich.
Who stars in The Sea Calls?
The Sea Calls stars Heinrich George, Erika Helmke, Hans Mierendorff, Franz Stein, Herta Scheel, Ludwig Andersen.
How long is The Sea Calls?
The Sea Calls has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is The Sea Calls?
The Sea Calls is a Drama, War film.
Where was The Sea Calls produced?
The Sea Calls was produced in Germany.