In the Sign of the Cross

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Released May 16, 1983

Overview

Fictional story of a traffic accident that triggers a catastrophe near a small village in 1990. A liquefied gas truck collides with a transport truck carrying radioactive material for reprocessing. An accident that was never thought possible by human standards. The radioactivity released must be contained at all costs. Not only the catastrophic consequences of the radiation, but also the panicked, irrational and inhumane behavior of those trapped in the village and the German army are portrayed in an almost unbearable way in this film.

Origin Country

Germany


Original Language

German


Original Title

Im Zeichen des Kreuzes


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Germany

Spoken Languages

  • Deutsch (German)

Production Companies

  • logo for Sender Freies Berlin

    Sender Freies Berlin

    Germany

  • logo for WDR

    WDR

    Germany

Crew

Posters

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