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Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell

1979 · 94 min Drama

The "Astoria", an English luxury liner, collides with a freighter shortly before the end of its voyage and threatens to sink. Captain Mitchell, successful and envied, sets in motion an expensive rescue operation. He manages to avert a catastrophe and bring the passengers and the ship to safety. But the shipowner considers the operation excessive, calls Mitchell a coward and fires him. His career seems to be over. When his friends and his fiancée also make fun of him, he devises a cunning plan of revenge.

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Year 1979
Country East Germany
Genre Drama
Director Christa Mühl
Runtime 94 min.

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Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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