The Passenger – Welcome to Germany movie poster

The Passenger – Welcome to Germany

May 4, 1988 1h 38m 5.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1988. The Passenger – Welcome to Germany is a drama film. directed by Thomas Brasch.

Starring Tony Curtis, Katharina Thalbach, and Matthias Habich

Synopsis

An American filmmaker travels to modern day Berlin to make a film based on a real-life incident from 1942 in which 13 Jewish prisoners from a concentration camp were promised freedom if they appeared in a German propaganda film. Unfortunately, the Germans lied. The psychological process undergone by the modern filmmaker while shooting the story provides the basis of this arty and challenging film.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 4, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion
  • George Reinhart Productions
  • ZDF
  • Road Movies
  • Film4 Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Passenger – Welcome to Germany about?

An American filmmaker travels to modern day Berlin to make a film based on a real-life incident from 1942 in which 13 Jewish prisoners from a concentration camp were promised freedom if they appear...

Who directed The Passenger – Welcome to Germany?

The Passenger – Welcome to Germany was directed by Thomas Brasch.

How long is The Passenger – Welcome to Germany?

The Passenger – Welcome to Germany has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The Passenger – Welcome to Germany released?

The Passenger – Welcome to Germany was released on May 4, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Passenger – Welcome to Germany?

The main cast of The Passenger – Welcome to Germany includes Tony Curtis, Katharina Thalbach, Matthias Habich, Alexandra Stewart, Karin Baal.