Sorte Shara movie poster

Sorte Shara

September 29, 1961 1h 30m 5.5/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1961. Sorte Shara is a history/war film. directed by Sven Methling.

Starring Ebbe Langberg, Ove Sprogøe, and Søren Elung Jensen

Synopsis

Based on a true story from the fateful day of August 29, 1943, when the Germans disarmed the Danish army and navy. The minesweeper MS 1 plays the leading role in the film about the ship that refused to surrender. The commander, Captain U.H. Gad, camouflaged the boat as a tugboat under the name 'Sorte Shara'. With Sweden as its destination, the boat set sail and experienced hours of excitement as it approached the German observation posts.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 29, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language DA Original language
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Country Denmark Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DA

Production Companies

  • Merry Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sorte Shara about?

Based on a true story from the fateful day of August 29, 1943, when the Germans disarmed the Danish army and navy. The minesweeper MS 1 plays the leading role in the film about the ship that refuse...

Who directed Sorte Shara?

Sorte Shara was directed by Sven Methling.

How long is Sorte Shara?

Sorte Shara has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Sorte Shara released?

Sorte Shara was released on September 29, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sorte Shara?

The main cast of Sorte Shara includes Ebbe Langberg, Ove Sprogøe, Søren Elung Jensen, Carl Ottosen, Henning Palner.