San Gottardo
Apr 27, 1977 · 1h 30m
Director
Villi HermannOverview
In this docudrama, the real star is a railroad tunnel. First built, at the instigation of a banker and an engineer, in 1872 under appalling conditions, it was widened to accommodate automobiles in 1972. The tunnel links the Rhineland in Germany with Italy and goes through the Swiss mountains. The many lives lost in the building of the first tunnel were considered to be one of the costs for economic progress. In one re-enactment, a strike for better conditions is severely dealt with by the military. Even in 1972, though working conditions were better, most of the men working on the tunnel were poor immigrant workers, with almost no power to negotiate better treatment.
Cast of San Gottardo
Crew of San Gottardo
About San Gottardo
What is San Gottardo about?
In this docudrama, the real star is a railroad tunnel. First built, at the instigation of a banker and an engineer, in 1872 under appalling conditions, it was widened to accommodate automobiles in 1972. The tunnel links the Rhineland in Germany with Italy and goes through the Swiss mountains. The many lives lost in the building of the first tunnel were considered to be one of the costs for…
When was San Gottardo released?
San Gottardo was released on April 27, 1977.
How long is San Gottardo?
San Gottardo runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed San Gottardo?
San Gottardo was directed by Villi Hermann.
Who is in the cast of San Gottardo?
The cast of San Gottardo includes Hans-Dieter Zeindler (Steiger), Maurice Aufair (Zweiter Steiger), Ingold Wildenauer (Bergman 1) and Klaus-Henner Russius (Bergmann 4).