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The Illegal

The Illegal

1972 1 seasons 3 eps≈ 5h totalEndedZDFDrama

Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is rare, and every action carries immense risks. Through Stefan's journey, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the clutches of an unforgiving system. The Illegal is a gritty and realistic look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany during a time of political tension and social upheaval.

5.0/5

TMDB score· 1 votes

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is rare, and every action carries immense risks. Through Stefan's journey, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the clutches of an unforgiving system. The Illegal is a gritty and realistic look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany during a time of political tension and social upheaval.

The vibe

spycold warrussian spyfictional biography

Cast

Götz GeorgeGötz GeorgeNikolai Grunwaldt aka Kurt Blohm
Vera TschechowaVera TschechowaKatharina Feldmann
Gustav KnuthGustav KnuthGeneral Alexander Korotkow
Heinz MeierHeinz MeierLeberecht
Franz RudnickSergejewitsch
Herbert FleischmannHerbert FleischmannOberst Nowak
Rainer PenkertRainer PenkertColonel Berthauld
Friedrich G. BeckhausFriedrich G. BeckhausSwetlakow
Wilfried KlausWilfried KlausErster KGB-Mann
Rolf BoysenOberleutnant Sergej Mossewnin
Wolfgang WeiserWolfgang WeiserMichailoff
Hans UlrichTschumakow
Katinka HoffmannKatinka HoffmannMargot Probst
Günter MackGünter MackJournalist Rodenstock

Network

ZDF

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Episode length

96 min

Total runtime

≈ 5h

First aired

1972

Country

Germany

Genres

Drama

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