Movie

The Sailor's Song

★ 6.6(7)19582h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Kurt Maetzig, Günter Reisch
Release date: 1958-11-09
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

The Sailor's Song — trailer

About The Sailor's Song

The Sailor's Song is a 1958 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Kurt Maetzig and Günter Reisch, starring Günther Simon, Raimund Schelcher and Ulrich Thein. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sailor's Song in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Günther Simon

Erich Steigert

Raimund Schelcher

August Lenz

Ulrich Thein

Henne Lobke

Horst Kube

Jens Kasten

Hilmar Thate

Ludwig Batuschek

Ekkehard Schall

Eberhard Schuckert

Wolf von Beneckendorff

Von Resten

Eduard von Winterstein

Hindenburg

Werner Wieland

Noske

Jochen Thomas

Sebastian Huber

Sabine Thalbach

Lady from Luisenbund

Horst Schönemann

Kapitän Wandres

Themes & keywords

rebellionrevolutionsocialismuprisingworking classrevoltcommunismproletarian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sailor's Song in Canada?+

The Sailor's Song is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Sailor's Song on Netflix?+

The Sailor's Song is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Sailor's Song?+

The Sailor's Song has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in The Sailor's Song?+

The Sailor's Song stars Günther Simon, Raimund Schelcher, Ulrich Thein, Horst Kube and Hilmar Thate.

When did The Sailor's Song come out?+

The Sailor's Song is a 1958 movie directed by Kurt Maetzig and Günter Reisch.

What genre is The Sailor's Song?+

The Sailor's Song is History and Drama film.

Who directed The Sailor's Song?+

The Sailor's Song was directed by Kurt Maetzig and Günter Reisch.