Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos
Synopsis
The autobiographical portrait of Theo Berger, who gained notoriety as the king of burglaries and escapes and spent most of his life in prison. His criminal career includes over 150 crimes committed since the age of 18. Theo Berger was sentenced twice to 15 years and twice to preventive detention. The film was made during his parole, which he received after contracting leukemia. But less than six months after filming was completed, Theo Berger was arrested again. Unprepared for a life in freedom, he was involved in a bank robbery. He was sentenced to a further 12 years in prison.
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- Director
- Oliver Herbrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Herbrich, Theo Berger
- Original Title
- Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München, Oliver Herbrich Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Herbrich
Oliver Herbrich, Theo Berger
Ludolph Weyer
Romy Schumann
Oliver Herbrich
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Herbrich
Writer
Oliver Herbrich
Director
Oliver Herbrich
Producer
Theo Berger
Writer
Ludolph Weyer
Director of Photography
Romy Schumann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos
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What is Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos about?
The autobiographical portrait of Theo Berger, who gained notoriety as the king of burglaries and escapes and spent most of his life in prison. His criminal career includes over 150 crimes committed since the age of 18. Theo Berger was sentenced twice to 15 years and twice to preventive detention. The film was made during his parole, which he received after contracting leukemia. But less than six months after filming was completed, Theo Berger was arrested again. Unprepared for a life in freedom, he was involved in a bank robbery. He was sentenced to a further 12 years in prison.
Who directed Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos?
Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos was directed by Oliver Herbrich.
Who stars in Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos?
The principal cast of Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos includes Theo Berger, Detlev Kügow.
When was Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos released and how long is it?
Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos?
Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).