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The Sailor's Song

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1958-11-09
2h 5m
DE
Released
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

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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.

#rebellion#revolution#socialism#uprising#working class#revolt#communism#proletarian

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About The Sailor's Song

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. Running 125 minutes.

The Sailor's Song Cast and Characters

The cast features Günther Simon (as Erich Steigert), Raimund Schelcher (as August Lenz), Ulrich Thein (as Henne Lobke), Horst Kube (as Jens Kasten), and Hilmar Thate (as Ludwig Batuschek). Their performances are a major reason The Sailor's Song has built such a passionate audience.

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How long is The Sailor's Song?

The Sailor's Song runs for 125 minutes (about 2.1 hours).

Is The Sailor's Song good? What's the rating?

The Sailor's Song holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Sailor's Song?

The main cast includes Günther Simon, Raimund Schelcher, Ulrich Thein, and Horst Kube, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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The Sailor's Song was released in 1958.

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What is The Sailor's Song about?

The Sailor's Song is a History/Drama film. 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.

When was The Sailor's Song released?

The Sailor's Song was released on November 9, 1958. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. The film was produced by DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme.

Who stars in The Sailor's Song?

The Sailor's Song stars Günther Simon, Raimund Schelcher, Ulrich Thein and Horst Kube. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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