
Heinrich George plays Henner who lives with his wife and child on a tugboat, going on the river to Berlin. There he meets the attractive Gescha (Betty Amann), and a story of love, betrayal and sadness ensues.
Directed by Heinrich George, Werner Hochbaum, Tugboat M 17 leans on a strong ensemble — Heinrich George, Berta Drews, Joachim Streubel — 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 drama titles of 1933.
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