The Arc
Originally released in 1919. The Arc is a science fiction film. directed by Richard Oswald. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leo Connard, Eva Speyer, and Georg H. Schnell
Synopsis
Engineer Walter Fahr has constructed a massive passenger submarine, the 'Gloria'. The vessel undertakes a test journey with various esteemed invitees aboard, together with several animals, and the blind passenger Professor Keigo Sotuma. […] When those aboard the 'Gloria' return to the surface, they find a ship whose entire crew is dead. It is the astronomer Sotuma who figures out what has happened: during their undersea journey, the Earth was scorched by the tail of a comet, and all life extinguished. The 'Gloria' sails back to shore, carrying the final humans into a dead world…
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Richard Oswald Produktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Arc about?
Engineer Walter Fahr has constructed a massive passenger submarine, the 'Gloria'. The vessel undertakes a test journey with various esteemed invitees aboard, together with several animals, and the ...
Who directed The Arc?
The Arc was directed by Richard Oswald.
How long is The Arc?
The Arc has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Arc released?
The Arc was released on September 5, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Arc?
The main cast of The Arc includes Leo Connard, Eva Speyer, Georg H. Schnell, Oevid Molander, Eugen Klöpfer.