Simplon-Tunnel 65 years old

Simplon-Tunnel

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.

Credits

Simplon-Tunnel Cast

Name Character
Brigitte Krause She was 30, 78 years old when she died
William Adelt
Rolf Ripperger He was 31, 47 years old when he died
Wolf von Beneckendorff He was 68, 68 years old when he died
Otto Mellies He was 28, now 93 years old
Edith Volkmann She was 38, 76 years old when she died
Gerry Wolff He was 38, 84 years old when he died
Johannes Arpe He was 61, 65 years old when he died
Elfriede Florin She was 47, 93 years old when she died
Hans Finohr He was 67, 75 years old when he died

Simplon-Tunnel Crew

Name Department
Gottfried Kolditz as Director. He was 36 (59) years old when He died Directing
Gottfried Kolditz as Writer. He was 36 (59) years old when He died Writing
Hildegard Tegener as Editor. Editing
Simplon-Tunnel poster
Simplon-Tunnel (65 years)

  • Release day: Friday, June 12, 1959
  • Runtime: 90 minutes