The Sailor's Song (1958)
A film about the historical uprising of the seamen in Kiel: During the Russian October Revolution of 1917, German and Russian soldiers start to solidarize with each other. By disarming the officers, machinist Henne Lonke and stoker Jens Kasten prevent the attack on a Russian freighter. When German admiralty gives out orders for operation "Nibelungen", which would lead the German fleet into a suicidal attack against England and quell the revolutionary spirit, seamen and soldiers from different political backgrounds unite in protest.
Cast
- Günther Simon - Erich Steigert
- Raimund Schelcher - August Lenz
- Ulrich Thein - Henne Lobke
- Horst Kube - Jens Kasten
- Hilmar Thate - Ludwig Batuschek
- Ekkehard Schall - Eberhard Schuckert
- Wolf von Beneckendorff - Von Resten
- Eduard von Winterstein - Hindenburg
- Werner Wieland - Noske
- Jochen Thomas - Sebastian Huber
Screenplay
Themes
Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope
Keywords
rebellion, revolution, socialism, uprising, working class, revolt, communism, proletarian
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sailor's Song about?
- A film about the historical uprising of the seamen in Kiel: During the Russian October Revolution of 1917, German and Russian soldiers start to solidarize with each other. By disarming the officers, machinist Henne Lonke and stoker Jens Kasten prevent the attack on a Russian freighter. When German admiralty gives out orders for operation "Nibelungen", which would lead the German fleet into a suicidal attack against England and quell the revolutionary spirit, seamen and soldiers from different political backgrounds unite in protest.
- Who directed The Sailor's Song?
- The Sailor's Song was directed by Kurt Maetzig, Günter Reisch.
- Who stars in The Sailor's Song?
- The Sailor's Song stars Günther Simon, Raimund Schelcher, Ulrich Thein, Horst Kube, Hilmar Thate, Ekkehard Schall.
- How long is The Sailor's Song?
- The Sailor's Song has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is The Sailor's Song?
- The Sailor's Song is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Sailor's Song produced?
- The Sailor's Song was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of The Sailor's Song?
- The themes of The Sailor's Song include: Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.