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Die Männer der Emden

  • 20122012
  • 3h
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5.9/10
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Die Männer der Emden (2012)
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When their ship is sunk in the first world war, in the Indian ocean, 50 men have to cross infinite stretches of sea and desert, avoid enemies, find allies and finally make it home to Germany... Read allWhen their ship is sunk in the first world war, in the Indian ocean, 50 men have to cross infinite stretches of sea and desert, avoid enemies, find allies and finally make it home to Germany. A breathtaking real-live odyssey.When their ship is sunk in the first world war, in the Indian ocean, 50 men have to cross infinite stretches of sea and desert, avoid enemies, find allies and finally make it home to Germany. A breathtaking real-live odyssey.
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  • Director
    • Berengar Pfahl
  • Writers
    • Berengar Pfahl
    • Axel Ricke
  • Stars
    • Sibel Kekilli
    • Ken Duken
    • Felicitas Woll
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    • Berengar Pfahl
  • Writers
    • Berengar Pfahl
    • Axel Ricke
  • Stars
    • Sibel Kekilli
    • Ken Duken
    • Felicitas Woll
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    Ken Duken
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    • Karl Overbeckas Karl Overbeck
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    In the Great War, the legendary German war ship SMS Emden is sunk by Australian cruisers in the Indian Ocean. Most crew are killed or captured, but some 50 escape and vow to return to Germany, embarking aboard an old schooner. They most dodge the Allies and brave the both sea and desert all the way home. —KGF Vissers
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      • Based on the true story of 50 German sailors who went on an incredible journey of 10.000 miles in 1914
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      Shooting in Tunisia which was scheduled for January and February 2011 was almost canceled due to the outbreak of revolution in the country. Fortunately the situation cooled down quickly enough and shooting could take place as planned.

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    9/10
    Very good entertainment when you are in the mood of the 1st WW, anD real Adventure
    Good Cast, very good story flow, good storyboard and ho est characters. Adventure Filme from a (well earned) deafeted nation: learning view. Humanity is not a question of Nationality. The Bad Guys are always ugly inside.
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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2013 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
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    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Odyssey of Heroes
    • Filming locations
      • Athens, Greece
    • Production companies
      • Berengar Pfahl Film
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      • €9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,904
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    • Runtime
      3 hours
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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