Gustloff: The Forgotten Tragedy

Name: Gustloff: The Forgotten Tragedy
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2026-07-27

The Ship Was Their Only Hope

2026·2h 20m·★ 10.0

A documentary-style recounting of the horrific fate of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff.

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