Der Mauerschütze
Synopsis
The GDR casts its shadow right up to the present day: Stefan Kortman, a respected doctor in Hanover, carries a dark secret with him. Nobody in his home country knows that he was a Wall sniper and shot the husband of a young, pregnant woman trying to escape at the German-German border. Despite all his successes in his professional and private life, Stefan still can't find peace 20 years later. He wants to explain himself to the fugitive from back then.
Top Cast
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Benno Fürmann
Dr. Stefan Kortmann
Annika Kuhl
Silke Strehlow
Lotte Flack
Sunny Strehlow
Max Hegewald
Paul Schrader
Sandra Borgmann
Dr. Marie Kranz
Jochen Striebeck
Dr. Richard Breitfeld
Ralph Herforth
Rechtsanwalt Pankow
Paula Schramm
Silke Strehlow - jung
Andy Klinger
Thomas Strehlow
Konstantin Graudus
Knut Sander
Gerrit Klein
Stefan Kortmann - jung
Torsten Schemmel
Dorfpolizist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Ruzicka
- Original Title
- Der Mauerschütze
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmpool, ARTE, NDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Ruzicka
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Ruzicka
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Mauerschütze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Mauerschütze about?
The GDR casts its shadow right up to the present day: Stefan Kortman, a respected doctor in Hanover, carries a dark secret with him. Nobody in his home country knows that he was a Wall sniper and shot the husband of a young, pregnant woman trying to escape at the German-German border. Despite all his successes in his professional and private life, Stefan still can't find peace 20 years later. He wants to explain himself to the fugitive from back then.
Who directed Der Mauerschütze?
Der Mauerschütze was directed by Jan Ruzicka.
Who stars in Der Mauerschütze?
The principal cast of Der Mauerschütze includes Benno Fürmann, Annika Kuhl, Lotte Flack, Max Hegewald, Sandra Borgmann.
When was Der Mauerschütze released and how long is it?
Der Mauerschütze was released in 2011 with a total runtime of Unknown.