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Die Beteiligten

June 15, 1989 1h 43m

Originally released in 1989. Die Beteiligten is a crime film. directed by Horst E. Brandt.

Starring Manfred Gorr, Gunter Schoß, and Jürgen Zartmann

Synopsis

The body of young Christa Gellert is fished out of the water in a small town on the Elbe in the spring of 1964. Everything points to an accident - Christa drowned while picking willow catkins during an official trip with town councillor Stegmeier and his colleague Anna Sell. That's what the people involved say, but then rumors start to spread. Detective Hans Gregor investigates. His boss Erwin Müller, who has known the councillor for many years, is unamused. When questioning the witnesses, Gregor only comes across hints. An exhumation of the dead is carried out. It is discovered that Christa was pregnant. Her colleague Helga, a former student on probation, knows about the councilman's relationship with Christa. But she is afraid to testify. Gregor has to fight his way through a web of dependencies, career thinking and mistrust until he solves the case.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 15, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Beteiligten about?

The body of young Christa Gellert is fished out of the water in a small town on the Elbe in the spring of 1964. Everything points to an accident - Christa drowned while picking willow catkins durin...

Who directed Die Beteiligten?

Die Beteiligten was directed by Horst E. Brandt.

How long is Die Beteiligten?

Die Beteiligten has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Die Beteiligten released?

Die Beteiligten was released on June 15, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Die Beteiligten?

The main cast of Die Beteiligten includes Manfred Gorr, Gunter Schoß, Jürgen Zartmann, Karin Ugowski, Christoph Engel.