United States / Nov 11, 2023
The Metal Detector (2023)
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him to embark on a heartfelt mission, not only to research the backgrounds of the American crewmembers who parachuted off the plane into enemy territory, but to locate their descendants, to bring them to his Austrian town on the 75th anniversary of the crash, to introduce them to the townspeople who helped their fathers, and to unite his town in remembrance. It’s a story of empathy, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Metalldetektor |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Deutsch |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Operation Pizzicato, Buckets Entertainment |
| Official site | themetalldetektor.com |
| Release date | 11 novembre 2023 |
| Production | Brendan Patrick Hughes |
| Assistant directors | Brendan Patrick Hughes |
Release dates
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TV
United States / Nov 11, 2023 / PBS
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