The Blue One
Originally released in 1994. The Blue One is a drama film. directed by Lienhard Wawrzyn.
Starring Manfred Krug, Ulrich Mühe, and Meret Becker
Synopsis
In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who after many years is about to be promoted in the highest government ranks. He is anxious to maintain a squeaky clean image. His daughter is Isabelle. The young and friendly Kalle returns after spending many years in jail for his escape attempts. He doesn't know exactly who blew the whistle, but his friend Skrodt is definitely under suspicion. Kalle returns to ostensibly renew the friendship and to see Isabelle whom he loves. The duplicitous friendship between the two men becomes the main focus of the story which features interesting plot twists at the end.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 21, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Manfred Krug
as Otto Skrodt
Ulrich Mühe
as Karl 'Kalle' Kaminski
Meret Becker
as Isabelle Skrodt
Klaus Manchen
as Führungsoffizier Werner
Marijam Agischewa
as Mandy Skrodt
Hanns Zischler
as Minister
Margret Völker
as Briefträgerin
Jean Claude Mawila
as Martin - Isabelles Freund
Lienhard Wawrzyn
as Stasi-Oberst Baum
Michael Christian
as General Pohlschröder
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Journal-Film Klaus Volkenborn KG
- BR
- MDR
- WDR
- Studio Babelsberg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blue One about?
In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who a...
Who directed The Blue One?
The Blue One was directed by Lienhard Wawrzyn.
How long is The Blue One?
The Blue One has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Blue One released?
The Blue One was released on February 21, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blue One?
The main cast of The Blue One includes Manfred Krug, Ulrich Mühe, Meret Becker, Klaus Manchen, Marijam Agischewa.