The Boat Is Full(1981)
Das Boot ist voll
The Boat Is Full Synopsis
During World War II, Switzerland severely limited refugees: "Our boat is full." A train from Germany halts briefly in an isolated corner of Switzerland. Six people jump off seeking asylum: four Jews, a French child, and a German soldier. They seek temporary refuge with a couple who run a village inn. They pose as a family: the deserter as husband, Judith as his wife, an old man from Vienna as her father, his granddaughter and the French lad, whom they beg to keep silent, as their children. Judith's teenage brother poses as a soldier. The fabrication unravels through chance and the local constable's exact investigation. Whom will the Swiss allow to stay? Who gets deported?
The Boat Is Full (1981) is a drama, history and war film directed by Markus Imhoof, released on January 15, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Tina Engel, Hans Diehl, Mathias Gnädinger and Curt Bois. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Markus Imhoof
- Writers:
- Markus Imhoof, Alfred A. Haesler
- Cinematographer:
- Hans Liechti
- Production:
- ORF, ZDF, Limbo Film AG, Schweizer Fernsehen (FS)
- Status:
- Released
The Boat Is Full Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tina Engel
as Judith Krueger
Hans Diehl
as Hannes Krueger
Mathias Gnädinger
as Franz Flueckiger
Curt Bois
as Lazar Ostrowskij
- Martin Walz
Martin Walz
as Olaf Landau
- Ilse Bahrs
Ilse Bahrs
as Mrs. Ostrowskij
- Gerd David
Gerd David
as Karl Schneider
- Simone
Simone
as Gitty
- Laurent
Laurent
as Maurice
- Renate Steiger
Renate Steiger
as Anna Flueckinger
Michael Gempart
as Landjäger Bigler
- Klaus Steiger
Klaus Steiger
as Reverend Hochdorfer
Key crew
Directed by Markus Imhoof, written by Markus Imhoof and Alfred A. Haesler.
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The Boat Is Full Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Boat Is Full – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boat Is Full online?
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The Boat Is Full (1981) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boat Is Full?
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The main cast of The Boat Is Full (1981) includes Tina Engel, Hans Diehl, Mathias Gnädinger, Curt Bois and Martin Walz. The film was directed by Markus Imhoof. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boat Is Full released?
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The Boat Is Full was released on January 15, 1981 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Boat Is Full worth watching?
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The Boat Is Full (1981) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.