
The film interweaves three performances that chronicle key moments in the life of actor‑author Sterling Hayden, concentrating on his contentious testimony before the House Un‑American Activities Committee. The dramatization draws directly from Hayden’s memoir Wanderer, offering a reflective look at his career and political struggles.
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Explore the complete cast of The Shipwrecker, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Rüdiger Vogler
Sterling Hayden

Burkhard Driest
Sterling Hayden

Dieter Schidor

Roger Fritz

Edgar Selge

Hans-Michael Rehberg
Psychiatrist

Enno Patalas

Konstantin Wecker

Laurens Straub

Donald Arthur

Kristina van Eyck

Susann B. Winter

Nicolas Brieger
Narrator

Hannes Wader
Sterling Hayden

Klaus Emmerich

Hans Quest
Narrator

Imo Moszkowicz

Kent O. Doering

Paul B. Kleiser

Wolf Heckmann

Michael Krüger

Martin Moszkowicz

Hans Noever

Hans Günther Pflaum

Klaus Schreyer

Gerd Adam

Martin Knipping

Patrick La Banca

Matthias Leuthel

Josef Mühlbauer

Verena Rosenkranz

Manfred Rossmeisel

Josef Schwellensattl
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