The Hindenburg

Luftwaffe colonel assigned as the Hindenburg's security officer. He is suspicious by nature, highly capable, and burdened by a personal loss in the Hitler Youth. He races to uncover threats while trying to protect innocents, and he ultimately sacrifices himself to stop the catastrophe.

A Nazi official posing as the ship's official photographer who independently investigates passengers and crew. He is willing to bend the law to control information and to eliminate threats, leading to tense confrontations with Ritter. He embodies the regime's reach and the moral ambiguity aboard the airship.

A Baltic estate owner escaping Nazi control who travels with her daughter to Boston. She navigates political danger while seeking safety, symbolizing the personal cost of the regime's expansion. Her presence highlights the human impact of the geopolitical conflict.

A disillusioned former Hitler Youth member who becomes entangled with the airship's fate. He is driven by fear and a fragile loyalty to his lover, culminating in his self-determined act tied to the planned explosion. His arc exposes the inner conflict within the Nazi ranks.

A German-American advertiser whose motives and alliances raise suspicion among crew and security. He represents the commercial pressures and personal ambitions that blur moral lines aboard the ship. His actions contribute to the web of clues surrounding the sabotage.

One of the Hindenburg's captains who faces the crisis onboard. He embodies the leadership present amid escalating stakes and the challenge of maintaining order as danger grows. He remains a key figure in the ship's navigation and safety decisions.

The Hindenburg's other captain, managing flight operations and contributing to the tense atmosphere as the disaster looms. His presence underscores the command structure and the tension between duty and survival.

A Nazi official who investigates aboard the ship, adding to the atmosphere of surveillance and suspicion. His involvement reflects the broader Gestapo presence and the reach of Nazi machinery.