Movie

The Shipwrecker

★ 6.4(7)19841h 35m

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Director: Wolf-Eckart Bühler
Release date: 1984-08-17
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Starfilm

About The Shipwrecker

The Shipwrecker is a 1984 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Wolf-Eckart Bühler, starring Burkhard Driest, Rüdiger Vogler and Hannes Wader. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shipwrecker in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Three actors portray scenes from the life of Sterling Hayden, with a particular focus on his appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Inspired by Hayden’s memoir “Wanderer.”

Cast

Burkhard Driest

Sterling Hayden

Rüdiger Vogler

Sterling Hayden

Hannes Wader

Sterling Hayden

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Psychiatrist

Edgar Selge

Klaus Emmerich

Kristina van Eyck

Roger Fritz

Imo Moszkowicz

Hans Quest

Narrator

Konstantin Wecker

Donald Arthur

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shipwrecker in United States?+

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How long is The Shipwrecker?+

The Shipwrecker has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Shipwrecker?+

The Shipwrecker stars Burkhard Driest, Rüdiger Vogler, Hannes Wader, Hans-Michael Rehberg and Edgar Selge.

When did The Shipwrecker come out?+

The Shipwrecker is a 1984 movie directed by Wolf-Eckart Bühler.

What genre is The Shipwrecker?+

The Shipwrecker is Drama film.

Who directed The Shipwrecker?+

The Shipwrecker was directed by Wolf-Eckart Bühler.