I didn’t find this two-part series to be compelling viewing, and in fact it barely held my attention enough to allow me to finish watching it. I was not offended by the layered character study presented here of a German U-Boat captain who is allowed a thoughtful and human response to learning of the number of civilians on the ship he has sunk, including women and children. It does seemed out of balance with the…
The Sinking of the Laconia (2011)
The true story of the Allied ship Laconia, sunk in WWII by a German U-Boat, which then surfaced against orders to rescue the civilian crew
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Top Cast
Franka Potente
Hilda Smith
Ken Duken
Werner Hartenstein
Jacob Matschenz
Mannesmann
Stefan Rudolf
Remmert
Matthias Koeberlin
Rostau
Frederick Lau
Fiedler
Andrew Buchan
Thomas Mortimer
Lindsay Duncan
Elisabeth Fullwood
Thomas Kretschmann
Karl Dönitz
Jodi Balfour
Sarah Fullwood
Nikolai Kinski
Walter Drexler
Nicholas Burns
Benjamin Coutts
Brian Cox
Captain Sharp
Morven Christie
Laura Ferguson
Ben Crompton
Harry Townes
Ciarán McMenamin
Declan McDermott
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FAQ about The Sinking of the Laconia
What is The Sinking of the Laconia about?
The true story of the Allied ship Laconia, sunk in WWII by a German U-Boat, which then surfaced against orders to rescue the civilian crew
When was The Sinking of the Laconia released?
The Sinking of the Laconia was released in 2011.
What genres does The Sinking of the Laconia belong to?
The Sinking of the Laconia is categorised as Drama, War & Politics.
Who stars in The Sinking of the Laconia?
The cast of The Sinking of the Laconia includes Franka Potente, Ken Duken, Jacob Matschenz, Stefan Rudolf, Matthias Koeberlin.
How many seasons of The Sinking of the Laconia are there?
The Sinking of the Laconia has 1 season(s) and 2 episodes.