San Gottardo(1977)
San Gottardo Synopsis
In this docudrama, the real star is a railroad tunnel. First built, at the instigation of a banker and an engineer, in 1872 under appalling conditions, it was widened to accommodate automobiles in 1972. The tunnel links the Rhineland in Germany with Italy and goes through the Swiss mountains. The many lives lost in the building of the first tunnel were considered to be one of the costs for economic progress. In one re-enactment, a strike for better conditions is severely dealt with by the military. Even in 1972, though working conditions were better, most of the men working on the tunnel were poor immigrant workers, with almost no power to negotiate better treatment.
San Gottardo (1977) is a documentary film directed by Villi Hermann, released on April 27, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Hans-Dieter Zeindler, Maurice Aufair, Ingold Wildenauer and Klaus-Henner Russius. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Villi Hermann
- Writers:
- Eve Martin, Villi Hermann
- Cinematographer:
- Renato Berta
- Production:
- Filmkollektiv Zürich AG und Villi Hermann
- Status:
- Released
San Gottardo Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hans-Dieter Zeindler
Hans-Dieter Zeindler
as Steiger
Maurice Aufair
as Zweiter Steiger
- Ingold Wildenauer
Ingold Wildenauer
as Bergman 1
- Klaus-Henner Russius
Klaus-Henner Russius
as Bergmann 4
Key crew
Directed by Villi Hermann, written by Eve Martin and Villi Hermann.
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San Gottardo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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San Gottardo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch San Gottardo online?
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San Gottardo (1977) is available to stream on filmingo and Cinu, and to rent or buy from filmingo, blue TV, Apple TV Store and Sky Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in San Gottardo?
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The main cast of San Gottardo (1977) includes Hans-Dieter Zeindler, Maurice Aufair, Ingold Wildenauer and Klaus-Henner Russius. The film was directed by Villi Hermann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was San Gottardo released?
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San Gottardo was released on April 27, 1977 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is San Gottardo worth watching?
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San Gottardo (1977) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.