The Sinking of the Laconia
On the 12th of September 1942, the Laconia - a cruise ship turned troop ship - was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-156 commanded by Werner Hartenstein. She carried a motley crew of women, children, wounded soldiers and Italian prisoners of war. Having sunk the ship, Hartenstein should have left them to their uncertain fate in the water but instead he made the incredible decision to save as many lives as he could. A true story of unexpected gallantry and humanity in the fog of war. A television mini-series written by Alan Bleasdale.
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama, War and Anti-War Films, TV Drama, True Stories, Television Shows
Country: Germany, UK
Director: Uwe Janson
Starring: Brian Cox, Franka Potente, Ken Duken, Lindsay Duncan, Andrew Buchan
Duration: 171 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence and offensive language.
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Location in store: War
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