Harbour Drift (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1929, Harbour Drift is a drama film directed by Leo Mittler, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A pre-Depression slice of proletarian life from Weimar Germany, Harbour Drift is unusually interesting for its indifferent pessimism, rejecting even the minor rays of hope which permeate the other low-life ‘street films’ of the period. A sordid tale of poverty and greed set within a quayside milieu of crime and prostitution, the narrative centres on the quest for a sparkling pearl necklace stolen by a beggar under the gaze of a prostitute, who persuades her unemployed friend to steal it back, with tragic consequences. The story unfolds in flashback, without irony or a hint of redemption: life simply goes on. The film is remarkable for the innovative camerawork of Friedl Behn-Grund, which manipulates light and shadow to create a nightmarish atmosphere of fear and premonition.
Who’s in it. Harbour Drift stars Lissy Arna, Paul Rehkopf, Fritz Genschow and Friedrich Gnaß, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Harbour Drift has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harbour Drift page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harbour Drift tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harbour Drift (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harbour Drift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harbour Drift worth watching?
- Harbour Drift holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harbour Drift?
- Harbour Drift stars Lissy Arna, Paul Rehkopf, Fritz Genschow, Friedrich Gnaß and Sig Arno.
- When was Harbour Drift released?
- Harbour Drift was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.