The Lucona Affair_
Based on a true story. The Lucona was a ship that sank in the Indian Ocean in 1977. Allegedly, the steamer had a uranium factory on board. And there was a man sitting at home in Vienna, waiting for big bucks. The sinking of the Lucona was a long-planned insurance scam and became the biggest scandal in Austria's post-war history, as high-profile managers, mafiosi and ministers were involved in the case.
Starring
David Suchet, Jürgen Prochnow, Günther Maria Halmer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Lucona Affair was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
Based on a true story. The Lucona was a ship that sank in the Indian Ocean in 1977. Allegedly, the steamer had a uranium factory on board. And there was a ma...
CAST (11)
David Suchet
Rudi Waltz
Jürgen Prochnow
Jorunalist Strasser
Günther Maria Halmer
Kapitän Leuwen
Friedrich von Thun
Klaus Weidenfeld
Heinz Schubert
Kurt Bach
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Robert Falk
Franco Nero
Enzo Lombardi
Manfred Andrae
Tobisch
Michou Friesz
Linda Leeuwen
Eisi Gulp
Jaap van Bellum
Georg Marischka
Richter
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What is The Lucona Affair about?
Based on a true story. The Lucona was a ship that sank in the Indian Ocean in 1977. Allegedly, the steamer had a uranium factory on board. And there was a man sitting at home in Vienna, waiting for big bucks. The sinking of the Lucona was a long-planned insurance scam and became the biggest scandal in Austria's post-war history, as high-profile managers, mafiosi and ministers were involved in the case.
Who stars in The Lucona Affair?
The cast of The Lucona Affair includes David Suchet, Jürgen Prochnow, Günther Maria Halmer, Friedrich von Thun, Heinz Schubert.
What is the rating of The Lucona Affair?
The Lucona Affair has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.