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The Hindenburg

1975·Movie·PG·125 min·6.3(151)

The truth at last? What really happened to The Hindenburg?

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.

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FranceMolotov TV, Arte
SpainFilmin
JapanFOD

About The Hindenburg

The Hindenburg is a 1975 English-language history, thriller and drama film directed by Robert Wise. The cast is led by George C. Scott, Anne Bancroft, William Atherton. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.

The Hindenburg was produced by The Filmakers Group and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1975, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Robert Wise
Writers
Nelson Gidding
Release date
December 25, 1975
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$15 million
Production
The Filmakers Group, Universal Pictures
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The Hindenburg cast & crew

The Hindenburg was directed by Robert Wise and written by Nelson Gidding.

The cast features 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 Burgess Meredith as Emilio Pajetta.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Shire, cinematography is by Robert Surtees, and it was produced by Robert Wise.

Is The Hindenburg worth watching?

The Hindenburg holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 151 ratings, a solidly received history films.

At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy history, thriller, and drama, The Hindenburg is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Hindenburg

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Cast of The Hindenburg

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Col. Franz Ritter

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Ursula

William Atherton

William Atherton

Boerth

Roy Thinnes

Roy Thinnes

Martin Vogel

Gig Young

Gig Young

Edward Douglas

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Emilio Pajetta

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Captain Pruss

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Lehman

Robert Clary

Robert Clary

Joe Spah

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Major Napier

Peter Donat

Peter Donat

Reed Channing

Alan Oppenheimer

Alan Oppenheimer

Albert Breslau

The Hindenburg — FAQs

Where can I watch The Hindenburg in United States?

The Hindenburg is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.

Is The Hindenburg on YouTube TV?

Yes — The Hindenburg is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is The Hindenburg in?

The Hindenburg is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Hindenburg?

The Hindenburg runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

What is The Hindenburg rated?

The Hindenburg is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 151 ratings.

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