Sinking of the Laconia

Humanity In Wartime: A Remarkable WWII Story Gets A Terrific International Interpretation
The infamous WWII incident involving the British cruise liner Laconia is a one-of-a-kind tale that is almost too fantastic to believe. The ship, which had been conscripted into service, was traveling from Egypt to Liverpool and had a passenger list consisting largely of civilians and Italian prisoners. When a German U-boat had the opportunity to torpedo the enemy, they took it and the ship was sunk. But when the survivors were discovered to be non-combatants, the German captain attempted to aid where he could. In an unusual tale of humanity in the time of adversity, this truce became a beacon of hope for the future. But as the aftermath of this decision unfolded, the results were both shocking and disappointing. If you don't know much about the event, I highly recommend the first rate production of "The Sinking of the Laconia." This two part TV movie was a British and German co-production and is taken from true accounts of the survivors.

Part One introduces a large cast of...

Sinking of the Laconia
The movie was very well done. Characters were well acted. The plot was very good, as most people would not have been aware of this happening.

The Siking of the Laconia
This is a great movie based on a true incident in World War Two. It is like having Titanic, Das Boot and Joyeux Noel all in the one movie. Highly recommended

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