Ein großes Ding
Synopsis
Crooks Hans Georg Pauler and Ulrich Raffcyk raid a savings bank branch in a Hamburg suburb at eight in the morning and take bank employees Anna Klages and Kirstin Bauer hostage. The police initially play for time; more and more people, including reporters, turn up. Pauler and Raffcyk very quickly realize that they can exert pressure on the police via the media and the public. Their demands, half a million marks and a fast getaway car, are met after Pauler is identified and his criminal record shows him to be an unscrupulous character. After fourteen hours, the bank robbers leave the bank unmolested with the extorted money and begin their getaway. Supplied with beer and stimulants, they head for Münster, where Raffcyk's brother lives - a journey with an uncertain outcome for the two hostages.
Top Cast
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Richy Müller
Hans-Georg Pauler
Jürgen Vogel
Ulrich Raffcyk
Katja Flint
Anna Klages
Torsten Buchsteiner
Pressefotograf
Uwe Fellensiek
Raffcyks Bruder
Ulrike Kriener
Paulers Schwester
Walter Kreye
Einsatzleiter Josef Karras
Joachim Millies
Autovermieter
Stefan Kurt
Jürgen Klages
Catrin Striebeck
Edith Pauler
Oliver Stritzel
Filialleiter Lengsfeld
Ulrich Wiggers
SEK-Chef
Fiona Coors
Kirstin Bauer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernd Schadewald
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernd Schadewald
- Original Score
- Stefan Wulff, Frank Wulff
- Original Title
- Ein großes Ding
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Colon Filmproduktion, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernd Schadewald
Bernd Schadewald
Stefan Wulff, Frank Wulff
Diethard Prengel, Carl Finkbeiner
Hedy Altschiller
Gerhard Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Bernd Schadewald
Writer
Diethard Prengel
Director of Photography
Carl Finkbeiner
Director of Photography
Gerhard Schmidt
Producer
Hedy Altschiller
Editor
Bernd Schadewald
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ein großes Ding
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What is Ein großes Ding about?
Crooks Hans Georg Pauler and Ulrich Raffcyk raid a savings bank branch in a Hamburg suburb at eight in the morning and take bank employees Anna Klages and Kirstin Bauer hostage. The police initially play for time; more and more people, including reporters, turn up. Pauler and Raffcyk very quickly realize that they can exert pressure on the police via the media and the public. Their demands, half a million marks and a fast getaway car, are met after Pauler is identified and his criminal record shows him to be an unscrupulous character. After fourteen hours, the bank robbers leave the bank unmolested with the extorted money and begin their getaway. Supplied with beer and stimulants, they head for Münster, where Raffcyk's brother lives - a journey with an uncertain outcome for the two hostages.
Who directed Ein großes Ding?
Ein großes Ding was directed by Bernd Schadewald.
Who stars in Ein großes Ding?
The principal cast of Ein großes Ding includes Richy Müller, Jürgen Vogel, Katja Flint, Torsten Buchsteiner, Uwe Fellensiek.
When was Ein großes Ding released and how long is it?
Ein großes Ding was released in 1999 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Ein großes Ding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ein großes Ding was composed by Stefan Wulff, Frank Wulff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ein großes Ding?
Ein großes Ding holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).