Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell (1979)
The "Astoria", an English luxury liner, collides with a freighter shortly before the end of its voyage and threatens to sink. Captain Mitchell, successful and envied, sets in motion an expensive rescue operation. He manages to avert a catastrophe and bring the passengers and the ship to safety. But the shipowner considers the operation excessive, calls Mitchell a coward and fires him. His career seems to be over. When his friends and his fiancée also make fun of him, he devises a cunning plan of revenge.
Director: Christa Mühl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: December 23, 1979
Cast
- Dieter Mann - Christopher Mitchell
- Swetlana Schönfeld - Jane Russell
- Walfriede Schmitt - Beth Heewater
- Ekkehard Schall - Tommy White
- Jutta Hoffmann - Gloria Mitchell
- Kurt Böwe - Adam Knife / Balduin Knife
- Jaecki Schwarz - Freddy
- Helga Göring - Mrs. Watch
- Manja Göring - Miss Watch
- Horst Rehberg
Screenplay
Music: Wolfram Heicking
Cinematography: Peter Brand
Editing: Brigitte Krex
Production: Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Christa Mühl
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell about?
- The "Astoria", an English luxury liner, collides with a freighter shortly before the end of its voyage and threatens to sink. Captain Mitchell, successful and envied, sets in motion an expensive rescue operation. He manages to avert a catastrophe and bring the passengers and the ship to safety. But the shipowner considers the operation excessive, calls Mitchell a coward and fires him. His career seems to be over. When his friends and his fiancée also make fun of him, he devises a cunning plan of revenge.
- Who directed Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell?
- Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell was directed by Christa Mühl.
- Who stars in Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell?
- Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell stars Dieter Mann, Swetlana Schönfeld, Walfriede Schmitt, Ekkehard Schall, Jutta Hoffmann, Kurt Böwe.
- How long is Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell?
- Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell?
- Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell is a Drama film.
- Where was Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell produced?
- Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell was produced in East Germany.