Spider's Web
Das Spinnennetz
Synopsis
Ulrich Mühe plays a German businessman who was born completely without scruples. This makes him an eminently suitable candidate for success in the chaotic years after World War I. The shameless man's story is contrasted with that of his polar opposite, a Jewish anarchist.
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Das Spinnennetz - Der Film (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-21
Top Cast
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Ulrich Mühe
Theodor Lohse
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Benjamin Lenz
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Baron von Rastchuk
Andrea Jonasson
Rahel Efrussi
Agnes Fink
Mutter Lohse
Hans Korte
Geheimrat Hugenberg
Hark Bohm
Dada-Künstler
Horst Sachtleben
Kommissar
Joachim Bliese
Staatssekretär Hilper
Elisabeth Endriss
Anna
Ullrich Haupt
Baron von Köckwitz
András Fricsay
Klitsche
Ernst Stötzner
Günter
Peter Roggisch
Prinz Heinrich
Rolf Henniger
Aaron Efrussi
Kyra Mladeck
Frau von Köckwitz
Klaus Abramowsky
Literat
Martin Umbach
Schlomje
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernhard Wicki
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Kirchner, Bernhard Wicki
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Das Spinnennetz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 16m
- Production Studios
- ORF, Beta Film, Provobis Film, ZDF, RAI, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernhard Wicki
Wolfgang Kirchner, Bernhard Wicki, Joseph Roth
Günther Fischer
Gérard Vandenberg
Tanja Schmidbauer
Wolfgang Patzschke, Jürgen Haase, Peter Hahne
Department Leadership Roster
Bernhard Wicki
Director
Wolfgang Kirchner
Screenplay
Bernhard Wicki
Screenplay
Tanja Schmidbauer
Editor
Gérard Vandenberg
Director of Photography
Götz Heymann
Production Design
Wolfgang Patzschke
Producer
Karel Vacek
Production Design
Jürgen Haase
Producer
Marion Jacobs
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spider's Web
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What is Spider's Web about?
Ulrich Mühe plays a German businessman who was born completely without scruples. This makes him an eminently suitable candidate for success in the chaotic years after World War I. The shameless man's story is contrasted with that of his polar opposite, a Jewish anarchist.
Who directed Spider's Web?
Spider's Web was directed by Bernhard Wicki.
Who stars in Spider's Web?
The principal cast of Spider's Web includes Ulrich Mühe, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Andrea Jonasson, Agnes Fink.
When was Spider's Web released and how long is it?
Spider's Web was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 3h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Spider's Web?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spider's Web was composed by Günther Fischer.
Is Spider's Web based on a book or true story?
Spider's Web is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Roth".