The Hindenburg
– In this highly speculative historical thriller, Colonel Franz Ritter (George C. Scott), a former her..
In this highly speculative historical thriller, Colonel Franz Ritter (George C. Scott), 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.
25 Dec 1975
English
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Robert Wise
Richard Levinson (screen story), William Link (screen story), Michael M. Mooney (book), Nelson Gidding (screenplay)
George C. Scott, Anne Bancroft, William Atherton, Roy Thinnes
This film is a compendium of the facts and fiction of the events leading up to the disaster. For dramatic effect, Sabotage was chosen as the cause, rather than electricity lashing out at a couple of tons of hydrogen.
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.
Universal Pictures