The Waves of the Danube (1960)

The Waves of the Danube (1960) poster

Ciulei’s second feature recalls the best of Fritz Lang and Michael Curtiz in its WWII-era espionage tale, set on a barge transporting Nazi munitions up the Danube. Ciulei himself givers a superb performance as Mihai, the barge captain forced to navigate the heavily mined waters along with his new bride, Ana (Irina Petrescu). As the journey wears on, Mihai becomes increasingly suspicious of one of his crew, ex-convict Toma (Lazar Vrabie), and his intentions towards Ana. But Toma has a far graver—and potentially deadly—secret to conceal.

Director: Liviu Ciulei
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Production: Studioul Cinematografic București
Country: Romania
Language: Deutsch, Română
Original Language: ro
More Films by Director: Liviu Ciulei
More Films in Genre: War, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Waves of the Danube about?
Ciulei’s second feature recalls the best of Fritz Lang and Michael Curtiz in its WWII-era espionage tale, set on a barge transporting Nazi munitions up the Danube. Ciulei himself givers a superb performance as Mihai, the barge captain forced to navigate the heavily mined waters along with his new bride, Ana (Irina Petrescu). As the journey wears on, Mihai becomes increasingly suspicious of one of his crew, ex-convict Toma (Lazar Vrabie), and his intentions towards Ana. But Toma has a far graver—and potentially deadly—secret to conceal.
Who directed The Waves of the Danube?
The Waves of the Danube was directed by Liviu Ciulei.
Who stars in The Waves of the Danube?
The Waves of the Danube stars Lazăr Vrabie, Liviu Ciulei, Irina Petrescu, Ștefan Ciubotărașu, Costel Constantinescu, Ion Bodianu.
How long is The Waves of the Danube?
The Waves of the Danube has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Waves of the Danube?
The Waves of the Danube is a War, Drama film.
Where was The Waves of the Danube produced?
The Waves of the Danube was produced in Romania.