The Trio
Das Trio
Synopsis
Zobel and Karl are a long time gay couple who live together in a trailer home with Lizzie, Zobel's spunky daughter from a heterosexual misadventure. Together these three form a team of thieves who eke out an existence as pickpockets. After a botched job, Karl becomes unable to work, forcing Zobel and Lizzie to seek out a new partner. Lizzie recruits Rudolf, the boyishly charming town misfit. Reluctantly, Zobel allows Rudolf to join them but warns him to never break the golden rule: "No exchanging of bodily fluids within the team." This dictum becomes increasingly difficult to live by as Lizzie's cravings and Zobel's own passions toward Rudolf intensify. Eventually, the golden rule is broken by Lizzie...and then again by Zobel (unbeknownst to Lizzie, of course). An intricate love triangle soon develops amongst the three that is shaped by deception, desire, and betrayal.
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Das Trio - Trailer (1998)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-01
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Götz George
Zobel
Jeanette Hain
Lizzi
Christian Redl
Karl
Tana Schanzara
Wirtin
Ernst H. Hilbich
Schaffner
Armin Rohde
Horst
Uwe Rohde
Bahnpolizist
Angelika Bartsch
Dorothee
Felix Eitner
Rudolf
Hans Fischer
Mann im Aufzug
Norbert Heisterkamp
Hans
Jennifer Ostermann
Kind
Stephan Jansen
Bahnpolizist
Rolf Dennemann
Betrunkener Mann
Husam Chadat
Junge in Disco
Herbert Diebig-Schmiedefeld
Mann mit Strohhut
Heiko Maisolle
Yuppie
Willi Thomczyk
Motorradpolizist
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hermine Huntgeburth
- Screenplay & Story
- Horst Sczerba, Volker Einrauch, Hermine Huntgeburth
- Original Title
- Das Trio
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Next Film, NDR, WDR, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hermine Huntgeburth
Horst Sczerba, Volker Einrauch, Hermine Huntgeburth
Laurens Straub, Pia Frankenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Hermine Huntgeburth
Director
Horst Sczerba
Writer
Volker Einrauch
Writer
Hermine Huntgeburth
Writer
Laurens Straub
Producer
Pia Frankenberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trio
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What is The Trio about?
Zobel and Karl are a long time gay couple who live together in a trailer home with Lizzie, Zobel's spunky daughter from a heterosexual misadventure. Together these three form a team of thieves who eke out an existence as pickpockets. After a botched job, Karl becomes unable to work, forcing Zobel and Lizzie to seek out a new partner. Lizzie recruits Rudolf, the boyishly charming town misfit. Reluctantly, Zobel allows Rudolf to join them but warns him to never break the golden rule: "No exchanging of bodily fluids within the team." This dictum becomes increasingly difficult to live by as Lizzie's cravings and Zobel's own passions toward Rudolf intensify. Eventually, the golden rule is broken by Lizzie...and then again by Zobel (unbeknownst to Lizzie, of course). An intricate love triangle soon develops amongst the three that is shaped by deception, desire, and betrayal.
Who directed The Trio?
The Trio was directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.
Who stars in The Trio?
The principal cast of The Trio includes Götz George, Jeanette Hain, Christian Redl, Tana Schanzara, Ernst H. Hilbich.
When was The Trio released and how long is it?
The Trio was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trio?
The Trio holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).