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Simplon-Tunnel (1959)

Movie ★ 7.0 90 min

Drama

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.

Gottfried Kolditz Director Gottfried Kolditz Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 12, 1959
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0173199
Language

Cast

Otto Mellies Otto Mellies Brigitte Krause Brigitte Krause Horst Weinheimer Horst Weinheimer Gerry Wolff Gerry Wolff Johannes Arpe Johannes Arpe Kurt Oligmüller Kurt Oligmüller Elfriede Florin Elfriede Florin Hans Finohr Pietro Canali Christiane Lechle Paul Lewitt Rolf Ripperger William Adelt Wolf von Beneckendorff Klaus Bamberg Edith Volkmann Edith Volkmann Christine Schwarze

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Frequently asked questions

What is Simplon-Tunnel about?
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.
Who directed Simplon-Tunnel?
Simplon-Tunnel was directed by Gottfried Kolditz.
Who stars in Simplon-Tunnel?
Simplon-Tunnel stars Otto Mellies, Brigitte Krause, Horst Weinheimer, Gerry Wolff.
When was Simplon-Tunnel released?
Simplon-Tunnel is a 1959 drama film.
Where can I watch Simplon-Tunnel?
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