The Sailor's Song(1958)
Das Lied der Matrosen
The Sailor's Song 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.
The Sailor's Song (1958) is a history and drama film directed by Kurt Maetzig, released on November 9, 1958 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Günther Simon, Raimund Schelcher, Ulrich Thein and Horst Kube. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Kurt Maetzig
- Writers:
- Paul Wiens, Karl Georg Egel
- Cinematographer:
- Joachim Hasler
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
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The Sailor's Song Cast & Crew
Main cast
Günther Simon
as Erich Steigert
Raimund Schelcher
as August Lenz
Ulrich Thein
as Henne Lobke
Horst Kube
as Jens Kasten
Hilmar Thate
as Ludwig Batuschek
- Ekkehard Schall
Ekkehard Schall
as Eberhard Schuckert
- Wolf von Beneckendorff
Wolf von Beneckendorff
as Von Resten
- Eduard von Winterstein
Eduard von Winterstein
as Hindenburg
- Werner Wieland
Werner Wieland
as Noske
Jochen Thomas
as Sebastian Huber
Sabine Thalbach
as Lady from Luisenbund
Horst Schönemann
as Kapitän Wandres
Key crew
Directed by Kurt Maetzig, written by Paul Wiens and Karl Georg Egel.
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The Sailor's Song Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Who stars in The Sailor's Song?
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The main cast of The Sailor's Song (1958) includes Günther Simon, Raimund Schelcher, Ulrich Thein, Horst Kube and Hilmar Thate. The film was directed by Kurt Maetzig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sailor's Song released?
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The Sailor's Song was released on November 9, 1958 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Sailor's Song worth watching?
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The Sailor's Song (1958) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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