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Fähre in den Tod
It is a terrible disaster! Due to a series of wrong decisions, the ferry Castor gets caught in a sea storm and sinks. The tragedy is already foreshadowed in small details: first there is an hour-long delay before departure, then some trucks are not properly secured and on the bridge there is a heated discussion between Captain Eriksen and his deputy van Damme about how to deal with the storm warning received. The captain's sudden heart attack complicates the situation. The next day, it is learned ashore that the Castor has sunk. Herwegh, the head of the commission of inquiry, then tries to find out who is morally responsible for the disaster and who the real culprits are. In the process, several human dramas unfold...
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Plot Summary
A ship carrying a diverse group of passengers becomes the stage for a thrilling crime. When a murder occurs on board, a detective must race against time to uncover the killer among the confined suspects before the ferry reaches its destination.
Critical Reception
"Fähre in den Tod" (Ferry to Death) is a German crime thriller that garnered moderate attention for its suspenseful plot and compact storytelling. While not a major international release, it's recognized within its genre for effectively building tension within a limited setting.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and engaging whodunit plot.
Noted for effectively using the confined setting of the ferry to heighten tension.
Some critics found the plot predictable but acknowledged the competent direction.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of German television crime dramas in the mid-to-late 1990s, often aired as standalone movies or mini-series.
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