The Lawyers
"A German Story"
Originally released in 2009. The Lawyers is a documentary film. directed by Birgit Schulz.
Starring Horst Mahler, Otto Schily, and Hans-Christian Ströbele
Synopsis
In the early 1970s, Otto Schily and Hans-Christian Ströbele were part of the group of attorneys of the left-wing extraparliamentary opposition in Germany. In this function, they, for instance, represented the militant Horst Mahler in court. One thing that united all three of them was their goal to create a new and different republic. They viewed Federal Germany as an oppressor of political freedom and as a vassal of the United States. Today, Schily is a former Federal Minister of the Interior with a firmly conservative stance and Ströbele is a well-respected member of the left wing of the Green Party in the German parliament while Mahler has again come into conflict with the law because of his extremist right-wing activities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Bildersturm
- NDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lawyers about?
In the early 1970s, Otto Schily and Hans-Christian Ströbele were part of the group of attorneys of the left-wing extraparliamentary opposition in Germany. In this function, they, for instance, rep...
Who directed The Lawyers?
The Lawyers was directed by Birgit Schulz.
How long is The Lawyers?
The Lawyers has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Lawyers released?
The Lawyers was released on November 19, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lawyers?
The main cast of The Lawyers includes Horst Mahler, Otto Schily, Hans-Christian Ströbele.