The Hindenburg(1975)
“The truth at last? What really happened to The Hindenburg?”
Overview
Colonel Franz Ritter, a former hero pilot now working for military intelligence, is assigned to the great Hindenburg airship as its chief of security. As he races against the clock to uncover a possible saboteur aboard the doomed zeppelin he finds that any of the passengers and crew could be the culprit.
Director
Robert Wise
Studio
The Filmakers Group
Budget
$15M
Cast
George C. Scott
as Col. Franz Ritter
Anne Bancroft
as Ursula
William Atherton
as Boerth
Roy Thinnes
as Martin Vogel
Gig Young
as Edward Douglas
Burgess Meredith
as Emilio Pajetta
Charles Durning
as Captain Pruss
Richard Dysart
as Lehman
Robert Clary
as Joe Spah
René Auberjonois
as Major Napier
Peter Donat
as Reed Channing
Alan Oppenheimer
as Albert Breslau
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$15M
Production Companies
The Filmakers Group • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hindenburg?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hindenburg (1975).
What is The Hindenburg about?▼
Colonel Franz Ritter, a former hero pilot now working for military intelligence, is assigned to the great Hindenburg airship as its chief of security. As he races against the clock to uncover a possible saboteur aboard the doomed zeppelin he finds that any of the passengers and crew could be the culprit.
Who directed The Hindenburg?▼
The Hindenburg was directed by Robert Wise and released in 1975. It is a history, thriller, drama film.
How long is The Hindenburg?▼
The Hindenburg has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hindenburg?▼
The cast of The Hindenburg includes George C. Scott as Col. Franz Ritter, Anne Bancroft as Ursula, William Atherton as Boerth, Roy Thinnes as Martin Vogel, Gig Young as Edward Douglas and more.
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