In September 1942, at the height of WWII, a German U-boat torpedoed the RMS Laconia, unaware that it carried more than 2,000 passengers. What followed is a harrowing true story of heroism, heartbreak, and humanity. The international cast incudes Ken Duken (Inglourious Basterds), Franka Potente (The Bourne Identity), Andrew Buchan (Garrow's Law), and Lindsay Duncan (Rome). A BAFTA-nominated mini-series seen on Ovation. 3 hrs, 2 DVDs, SDH. Mature audiences.

Episodes

Disc 1
Part 1
September 1942. The RMS Laconia travels the Atlantic Ocean carrying Italian prisoners of war, British troops, and civilian passengers. While Junior Third Officer Thomas Mortimer befriends the enigmatic Hilda Smith, benea

DVD Extras

• Documentary featurette: The Sinking of the Laconia: Survivors' Stories

Details

Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 171 minutes, plus bonus programming
Format: Widescreen
Number of Discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: