The Cap Arcona Case (1996)

The Cap Arcona Case (1996) poster

On May 3, 1945, with Hitler already dead and Hamburg and Berlin having surrendered, the Royal Air Force launched its last major air raid. The target was a collection of ships in the Bay of Kiel and Lübeck. The largest ships, the floating concentration camp transports Cap Arcone and Thielbeck, were targeted by the bombers and low-flying aircraft: this horrific mistake cost the lives of over 700 prisoners - the greatest maritime disaster of all time. The film returns to the sites of the events, to Neuengamme, where the prisoners were previously interned, to Lübeck, where they were embarked, to Neustadt, where they were crammed onto the Cap Arcona. The prehistory of the last great luxury liner is reconstructed, the launching, the voyage of the Queen of the South Atlantic, as the most important extra in the UFA production: The Sinking of the Titanic.

Director: Günter Klaucke, Karl-Hermann Leukert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Cinematography: Matthias Seldte
Production: NDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Günter Klaucke, Karl-Hermann Leukert
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cap Arcona Case about?
On May 3, 1945, with Hitler already dead and Hamburg and Berlin having surrendered, the Royal Air Force launched its last major air raid. The target was a collection of ships in the Bay of Kiel and Lübeck. The largest ships, the floating concentration camp transports Cap Arcone and Thielbeck, were targeted by the bombers and low-flying aircraft: this horrific mistake cost the lives of over 700 prisoners - the greatest maritime disaster of all time. The film returns to the sites of the events, to Neuengamme, where the prisoners were previously interned, to Lübeck, where they were embarked, to Neustadt, where they were crammed onto the Cap Arcona. The prehistory of the last great luxury liner is reconstructed, the launching, the voyage of the Queen of the South Atlantic, as the most important extra in the UFA production: The Sinking of the Titanic.
Who directed The Cap Arcona Case?
The Cap Arcona Case was directed by Günter Klaucke, Karl-Hermann Leukert.
Who stars in The Cap Arcona Case?
The Cap Arcona Case stars Erwin Geschonneck.
How long is The Cap Arcona Case?
The Cap Arcona Case has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The Cap Arcona Case?
The Cap Arcona Case is a Documentary film.
Where was The Cap Arcona Case produced?
The Cap Arcona Case was produced in Germany.