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Cast
Günther Rettschlag
as Peter Drews
Kurt Ulrich
as Karl Drews
Wilfried Ortmann
as Oberleutnant Herbert Fröhlich
Hans-Hasso Steube
as Leutnant Gerhard Schrader
Horst Naumann
as Unteroffizier Heinz Kersten
Erika Dunkelmann
as Stine Drews
Maria Besendahl
as Augustine Schmalz
Krista Körner
as Wittke Röhrdanz
Alfred Maack
as Großvater Timm
Paul Pfingst
as Älterer Grenzpolizist
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Family
Votes1
DirectorHerbert Ballmann
WritersKurt Bortfeldt
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Mysterious Wreck
About The Mysterious Wreck
Several children find out what's the matter with a wreck offshore, which puts them into jeopardy.
Directed by Herbert Ballmann, The Mysterious Wreck leans on a strong ensemble — Günther Rettschlag, Kurt Ulrich, Wilfried Ortmann — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1954.
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