Wambo
Originally released in 2001. Wambo is a drama film. directed by Jo Baier.
Starring Jürgen Tarrach, Ruth Drexel, and Alexander Lutz
Synopsis
A feature film about the life and death of the famous Bavarian actor Walter Sedlmayr, who was murdered in 1990 and who tried all his life to hide his homosexual tendencies from the public. The life story is told from the perspective of his professional environment and - sometimes in a documentary style - his fellow actors report on him. His sexual preferences in the BDSM area are also discussed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jürgen Tarrach
as Herbert Stieglmeier
Ruth Drexel
as Mama Stieglmeier
Alexander Lutz
as Amadeus
Bettina Redlich
as Amalie
Paulus Manker
as Richard Stieglmeier
Jan Niklas
as Dr. Fischer
Christian Doermer
as Ministerpräsident
Florian Lukas
as Clemens
Steffen Wink
as Ferdi Tummler
Justus von Dohnányi
as Siegfried Hühnerberg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wambo about?
A feature film about the life and death of the famous Bavarian actor Walter Sedlmayr, who was murdered in 1990 and who tried all his life to hide his homosexual tendencies from the public. The lif...
Who directed Wambo?
Wambo was directed by Jo Baier.
How long is Wambo?
Wambo has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Wambo released?
Wambo was released on May 13, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wambo?
The main cast of Wambo includes Jürgen Tarrach, Ruth Drexel, Alexander Lutz, Bettina Redlich, Paulus Manker.