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GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
A sociohistorical drama about the construction of the Simplon-tunnel: A conflict develops when German workers want to strike and fight for better working conditions while Italian workers simply want to earn money and provide for their families.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 74GoodWatch 72
IMDb7.4
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most dramas, −19 min on the typical 109
typical 10990Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
1959
June 12, 1959
67 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
German
Original language
Made in
XG
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Gottfried Kolditz Director, Writer
Editing · 1
- Hildegard Tegener Editor
Sound · 1
- Eberhard Schmidt Music
Art · 1
- Alfred Tolle Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Hans Kieselbach Costume Design
Other crew · 1
- Günter Eisinger Cinematography
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