Summaries

Based on a true story of the Polish submarine ORP Orzel (Eagle). In September 1939, Orzel docks in the neutral Estonian harbor of Tallin. Under pressure from Germany, the Estonians have interned the boat. With only a small amount of fuel on board and his charts having been confiscated, Commander Grabinski decides to escape to England through the Baltic Sea.—adam-1009

Details

Keywords
  • underwater scene
  • submarine
  • polish military
  • nazis invade poland
  • polish navy
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Sep 10, 1959
Countries of origin Poland
Language German Polish Estonian
Filming locations Gdynia, Pomorskie, Poland
Production companies Zespol Filmowy "Kadr"

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 44m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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