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Fire Below Deck

August 16, 1982 1h 33m 5.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1982. Fire Below Deck is a comedy/drama film. directed by Herrmann Zschoche.

Starring Manfred Krug, Renate Krößner, and Bolesław Płotnicki

Synopsis

Otto Scheidel (Manfred Krug) has been captain of the Elbe steamer Jenissei for over twenty years, but his ship, the last of its kind, is going to be converted into a floating restaurant. Otto, whose his strong attachment to the ship has already cost him his relationship with his girlfriend Caramba (Renate Krößner), refuses to take another job and instead joins a railway construction brigade.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 16, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
  • Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe ''Babelsberg''

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fire Below Deck about?

Otto Scheidel (Manfred Krug) has been captain of the Elbe steamer Jenissei for over twenty years, but his ship, the last of its kind, is going to be converted into a floating restaurant. Otto, whos...

Who directed Fire Below Deck?

Fire Below Deck was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.

How long is Fire Below Deck?

Fire Below Deck has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Fire Below Deck released?

Fire Below Deck was released on August 16, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fire Below Deck?

The main cast of Fire Below Deck includes Manfred Krug, Renate Krößner, Bolesław Płotnicki, Arnim Mühlstädt, Jürgen Heinrich.