Heat Wave
Die Hitzewelle - Keiner kann entkommen
Synopsis
When Germany is hit by a drought, the Ruhr area is threatened with the collapse of drinking water. Meteorologist Martina Fechner is appointed head of the crisis team, but has to recognize that her colleagues see the crisis as an opportunity for their own career. When even highly toxic germs are discovered in a reservoir, the region is also threatened by a plague.
Top Cast
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Susanna Simon
Martina Fechner
Johannes Brandrup
Dirk Berger
Birge Schade
Sabine Hoffmann
Jochen Nickel
Gunther Kuhn
Hubertus Hartmann
Wolfgang Zander
Martin Lindow
Georg Breitenbach
Guido Broscheit
Jürgen
Rolf Kanies
Ministerpräsident Julius Schäfer
Greta Galisch de Palma
Sybille
Arved Birnbaum
Kowalke
Stephan Szasz
Arne Berger
Alexander Nardini
Bodyguard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregor Schnitzler
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl-Christian Demke, Sarah Schnier
- Original Score
- Maurus Ronner
- Original Title
- Die Hitzewelle - Keiner kann entkommen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Janus Filmproduktion GmbH, Sat.1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregor Schnitzler
Carl-Christian Demke, Sarah Schnier
Maurus Ronner
Carl Finkbeiner
Ollie Lanvermann
Jochen Ketschau, Ivo-Alexander Beck
Department Leadership Roster
Carl-Christian Demke
Writer
Sarah Schnier
Writer
Gregor Schnitzler
Director
Andreas Schmid
Production Design
Ingrid Bendzuk
Costume Design
Ivo-Alexander Beck
Producer
Carl Finkbeiner
Director of Photography
Ollie Lanvermann
Editor
Jenny Roesler
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat Wave
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What is Heat Wave about?
When Germany is hit by a drought, the Ruhr area is threatened with the collapse of drinking water. Meteorologist Martina Fechner is appointed head of the crisis team, but has to recognize that her colleagues see the crisis as an opportunity for their own career. When even highly toxic germs are discovered in a reservoir, the region is also threatened by a plague.
Who directed Heat Wave?
Heat Wave was directed by Gregor Schnitzler.
Who stars in Heat Wave?
The principal cast of Heat Wave includes Susanna Simon, Johannes Brandrup, Birge Schade, Jochen Nickel, Hubertus Hartmann.
When was Heat Wave released and how long is it?
Heat Wave was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Heat Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heat Wave was composed by Maurus Ronner.