Germany / Jun 12, 1959 / East Germany
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A sociohistorical drama about the construction of the Simplon-tunnel: A conflict develops when German workers want to strike and fight for better working conditions while Italian workers simply want to earn money and provide for their families.
Main cast
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Simplon-Tunnel |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | East Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme |
| Release date | 12 giugno 1959 |
| Writer | Gottfried Kolditz |
| Editing | Hildegard Tegener |
| Cinematography | Günter Eisinger |
| Assistant directors | Gottfried Kolditz |
| Production design | Alfred Tolle |
| Art direction | Alfred Tolle |
| Set decoration | Alfred Tolle |
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| Music | Eberhard Schmidt |
| Sound | Eberhard Schmidt |
| Costume design | Hans Kieselbach |
| Makeup | Hans Kieselbach |
| Hairstyling | Hans Kieselbach |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Russia / Oct 21, 1960
TV
Germany / Oct 09, 1959 / West Germany
Russia / Jan 24, 1961
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