Berlin Tunnel 21
“Five determined men attempt a daring rescue under the Berlin Wall.”
Synopsis
In Berlin in 1961, an American soldier and a German engineer join forces to build a tunnel under the Berlin Wall in order to smuggle out refugees, including the soldier's East German girlfriend.
Top Cast
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Richard Thomas
Sandy Mueller
Horst Buchholz
Emerich Weber
José Ferrer
Martin Komansky
Ute Christensen
Ilse Morrell
Jacques Breuer
Joachim Lentz
Nicholas Farrell
Georg Heptner
Kenneth Griffith
Bruno Balderbach
Robert Freitag
Dr. Lentz
Gerald W. Abrams
Phil
Ilse Bahrs
Butcher Customer
Pasqual Breuer
Wolf Lentz
Carl Duering
Klaus Schoenemann
Josef Ernst
German Border Guard
Klaus Götte
Intelligence Officer
Günther Maria Halmer
Herr Klemnitz
Irene Jarosch
Woman in Crowd
Wolfgang Jörg
Konrad Moss
Charlotte Kerr
Marta Kurzman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Michaels
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- Berlin Tunnel 21
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Cypress Point Productions, Filmways Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Michaels
John Gay, Donald Lindquist
Dana Kaproff
Igor Luther
Gregory Prange
Steve Nicolaides, Gerald W. Abrams, Bruce J. Sallan
Department Leadership Roster
John Gay
Screenplay
Richard Michaels
Director
Igor Luther
Director of Photography
Steve Nicolaides
Producer
Gregory Prange
Editor
Jan Schlubach
Production Design
Ingrid Zoré
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berlin Tunnel 21
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Berlin Tunnel 21 about?
In Berlin in 1961, an American soldier and a German engineer join forces to build a tunnel under the Berlin Wall in order to smuggle out refugees, including the soldier's East German girlfriend.
Who directed Berlin Tunnel 21?
Berlin Tunnel 21 was directed by Richard Michaels.
Who stars in Berlin Tunnel 21?
The principal cast of Berlin Tunnel 21 includes Richard Thomas, Horst Buchholz, José Ferrer, Ute Christensen, Jacques Breuer.
When was Berlin Tunnel 21 released and how long is it?
Berlin Tunnel 21 was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Berlin Tunnel 21?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berlin Tunnel 21 was composed by Dana Kaproff.
Is Berlin Tunnel 21 based on a book or true story?
Berlin Tunnel 21 is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Donald Lindquist".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Berlin Tunnel 21?
Berlin Tunnel 21 holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).