The Lite Trap
Der Westen leuchtet!
Synopsis
Germany, 1981. State Security Service agent Harald Love is sent on a secret mission from the GDR to the Federal Republic, to verify an informant with the code name "Heinz" who is suspected to be a double agent. A job that may change his life forever...
Top Cast
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
Harald Liebe
Beatrice Kessler
Dagmar Ostfeld
Harry Baer
Fan
Sky du Mont
Kommissar
Veronika Faber
Taxifahrerin
Melanie Tressler
Mathias Eysen
Gert Burkard
Klaus Münster
Wolfram A. Guenther
Gunther Malzacher
Nina Palmers
Hans-Jürgen Leuthen
Peter Bond
Dennis O. Heinrich
Claus Fuchs
Franz Xaver Huber
Werner Singh
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niklaus Schilling
- Screenplay & Story
- Niklaus Schilling
- Original Score
- Michael Rüggeberg
- Original Title
- Der Westen leuchtet!
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Visual Filmproduktion, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niklaus Schilling
Niklaus Schilling
Michael Rüggeberg
Wolfgang Dickmann
Moune Barius, Niklaus Schilling
Elke Haltaufderheide
Department Leadership Roster
Niklaus Schilling
Director
Niklaus Schilling
Writer
Moune Barius
Editor
Elke Haltaufderheide
Producer
Wolfgang Dickmann
Director of Photography
Niklaus Schilling
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lite Trap
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What is The Lite Trap about?
Germany, 1981. State Security Service agent Harald Love is sent on a secret mission from the GDR to the Federal Republic, to verify an informant with the code name "Heinz" who is suspected to be a double agent. A job that may change his life forever...
Who directed The Lite Trap?
The Lite Trap was directed by Niklaus Schilling.
Who stars in The Lite Trap?
The principal cast of The Lite Trap includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Beatrice Kessler, Harry Baer, Sky du Mont, Veronika Faber.
When was The Lite Trap released and how long is it?
The Lite Trap was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lite Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lite Trap was composed by Michael Rüggeberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lite Trap?
The Lite Trap holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).