Product Details

• Actors: Herb Andress, Wolf-Dietrich Berg, Detlef Bothe, Francis Fulton-Smith, Andreas Günther
• Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Tango Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: December 27, 2005
• Run Time: 113 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BT999I
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,893 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Baltic Storm" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Based on the biggest shipping catastrophe in european waters since the end of world war ii this gripping suspense-thriller & dark tale of corruption is based on the 1994 swedish-estonian ferry estonia which sank in the baltic sea taking 852 lives. Studio: Tango Entertainment Inc Release Date: 12/27/2005 Starring: Donald Sutherland Jurgen Prochnow

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sad tragic tale of greatest maritime cover up, November 15, 2006

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blondeguy10 "blondeguy10" (South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baltic Storm (DVD)

The sad tragic case of the MV Estonia a ferry which sank under very mysterious circumstances in September 1994 with a huge loss of life; 852 people from 17 countries died and only 140 odd survived. Baltic Storm is an attempt to bring to the World's attention some of the lies, misconceptions and cover ups involved in the story. Greta Scachi character is based upon German journalist Jutta Raabe who did her own investigation into the sinking. Anyone expecting a traditional 'disaster type' movie may be dissapointed, in fact the sinking and scenes on the Estonia are all too brief - perhaps out of respect for the families of the victims. Its a thought provoking movie and while some scenes do tend to get a bit corny (the split screen techniques) Its a pity this movie did not receive a wider distribution as perhaps it would have brought more attention to the tragedy. As a companion piece read Drew Wilsons excellent Book 'The Hole' and look at some of the many websites on the tragedy and cover up. A good thought provoking tale.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant and relevant exploration of a real life tragedy, February 9, 2006

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Alex (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baltic Storm (DVD)

In 1994, the passenger ferry "Estonia" sank in the waters off the North Sea on a journey from Tallin, Estonia to Stockholm, Sweden. The disaster was quickly ruled to be the result of natural causes. However, a German journalist spent the next ten years investigating the tragedy, and came up with evidence that the ship was carrying arms and contraband from the remains of the former USSR to be sold on the black market in Stockholm. The movie chronicles this reporter's quest for the truth. Greta Scacchi brings heart and guts to her performance as the journalist, and Jurgen Prochnow delivers a poignant portrayal of a survivor of the tragedy united with the reporter as they search for answers. Donald Sutherland plays a mysterious figure who perhaps has all the answers. The film is tense, emotional, beautifully shot -- a gripping political thriller.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fact-based political thriller, February 10, 2006

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S. Miller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baltic Storm (DVD)

Reuben Leder's film reminds me of the fact-based political thrillers of Costa-Gavras--films such as "Z" or "Missing." Ordinary people become entangled in the dangerous intrigues of competing intelligence services. Juergen Prochnow and Greta Scacchi are excellent, and Donald Sutherland is his usual brilliant self. The great human tragedy at the center of this movie is real, and Leder keeps the tension before, during, and after the event at a high level. I heartily recommend this film.