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Sorte Shara (1961)

Movie ★ 6.7 90 min

History War

Based on a true story from the fateful day of August 29, 1943, when the Germans disarmed the Danish army and navy. The minesweeper MS 1 plays the leading role in the film about the ship that refused to surrender. The commander, Captain U.H. Gad, camouflaged the boat as a tugboat under the name 'Sorte Shara'. With Sweden as its destination, the boat set sail and experienced hours of excitement as it approached the German observation posts.

Sven Methling Director Hans Hansen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 29, 1961
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0122727
Country
Language
Studio
Merry Film

Themes

Cast

Ebbe Langberg Ebbe Langberg Chefen Ove Sprogøe Ove Sprogøe Tom Søren Elung Jensen Søren Elung Jensen Kok Carl Ottosen Carl Ottosen Bøder Henning Palner Henning Palner Skæg Bent Thalmay Peter Ole Wisborg Ole Wisborg Næstkommanderende Jørgen Buckhøj Jørgen Buckhøj Neptun Jørgen Krogh Jørgen Krogh Ole Ishøy Christoffer Bro Christoffer Bro Hanne Borchsenius Hanne Borchsenius Merete Anna Hagen Else Jarlbak Else Jarlbak Tove Maës Tove Maës Peter Kitter Peter Kitter Hans-Henrik Krause Hans-Henrik Krause Henry Lohmann Henry Lohmann

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sorte Shara about?
Based on a true story from the fateful day of August 29, 1943, when the Germans disarmed the Danish army and navy. The minesweeper MS 1 plays the leading role in the film about the ship that refused to surrender. The commander, Captain U.H. Gad, camouflaged the boat as a tugboat under the name 'Sorte Shara'. With Sweden as its destination, the boat set sail and experienced hours of excitement as it approached the German observation posts.
Who directed Sorte Shara?
Sorte Shara was directed by Sven Methling.
Who stars in Sorte Shara?
Sorte Shara stars Ebbe Langberg, Ove Sprogøe, Søren Elung Jensen, Carl Ottosen.
When was Sorte Shara released?
Sorte Shara is a 1961 history, war film.
Where can I watch Sorte Shara?
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