Atlantic (1929)
German-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic". The main plotline revolves around a man who has a shipboard affair with a fellow passenger, which is eventually discovered by his wife. The ship also has aboard an elderly couple, Heinrich and Anna Thomas, who are on their anniversary cruise. Midway across the Atlantic Ocean, the "Atlantic" strikes an iceberg and is damaged to the point where it is sinking into the Atlantic. The German version was filmed at the same time as the British version, with each scene first being filmed in English for the British version, then the same scene being filmed in German by a German cast, using the same sets.
Cast
- Fritz Kortner - Heinrich Thomas
- Elsa Wagner - Anna, Heinrich's wife
- Heinrich Schroth
- Julia Serda
- Elfriede Borodin
- Willi Forst - Poldi
- Lucie Mannheim - Monica
- Francis Lederer - Peter
- Theodor Loos - Pastor Wagner
- Hermann Vallentin - Dr. Holtz
Screenplay
- Ernest Raymond (Theatre Play)
- E.A. Dupont
- Victor Kendall
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Atlantic about?
- German-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic". The main plotline revolves around a man who has a shipboard affair with a fellow passenger, which is eventually discovered by his wife. The ship also has aboard an elderly couple, Heinrich and Anna Thomas, who are on their anniversary cruise. Midway across the Atlantic Ocean, the "Atlantic" strikes an iceberg and is damaged to the point where it is sinking into the Atlantic. The German version was filmed at the same time as the British version, with each scene first being filmed in English for the British version, then the same scene being filmed in German by a German cast, using the same sets.
- Who directed Atlantic?
- Atlantic was directed by E.A. Dupont.
- Who stars in Atlantic?
- Atlantic stars Fritz Kortner, Elsa Wagner, Heinrich Schroth, Julia Serda, Elfriede Borodin, Willi Forst.
- How long is Atlantic?
- Atlantic has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Atlantic?
- Atlantic is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Atlantic produced?
- Atlantic was produced in United Kingdom.