Banklady
Synopsis
Banklady tells the true story of Gisela Werler, a law-abiding factory worker from Hamburg, who falls in love with a thief and becomes a media darling as Germany’s first and most notorious female bank robber. Cunning, sexy, and exciting, Gisela and her beloved Hermann pull off one daring heist after another. Banklady follows this outlaw who captured Germany’s imagination, boldly defying gender expectations and living a decades-long Bonnie and Clyde romance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Banklady - Trailer / Berlin & Beyond Autumn Showcase 2014
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-29
Top Cast
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Ken Duken
Kommissar Fischer
Nadeshda Brennicke
Gisela Werler
Niels-Bruno Schmidt
Assistent Kruse
Charly Hübner
Hermann Wittorff
Andreas Schmidt
Uwe
Heinz Hoenig
Kaminsky
Henny Reents
Fanny
Jürgen Schornagel
Hans Werler
Olaf Krätke
Tapetenfabrikant Clemens
Konstantin Graudus
Kassierer Schmidt
Klaus Zmorek
Bankchef
Heinz Strunk
Kunde König
Frank Auerbach
Vermieter Lehmann
Elisabeth Schwarz
Anneliese Werler
Nathalie Thiede
Monika
Judith Sehrbrock
Mitarbeiterin Tapetenfabrik
Isabel Bongard
Fräulein Krüger
Till Huster
Kassierer Knopf
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Alvart
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Silber, Kai Hafemeister
- Original Score
- Christoph Blaser, Michl Britsch, Steffen Kahles
- Original Title
- Banklady
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Syrreal Entertainment, StudioCanal, NDR, ARD, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Alvart
Chris Silber, Kai Hafemeister
Christoph Blaser, Michl Britsch, Steffen Kahles
The Chau Ngo
Christian Alvart, Sebastian Bonde
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Alvart
Director
Chris Silber
Screenplay
Kai Hafemeister
Screenplay
Kai Hafemeister
Writer
Christoph Blaser
Original Music Composer
Michl Britsch
Original Music Composer
Steffen Kahles
Original Music Composer
Christian Alvart
Editor
Sebastian Bonde
Editor
The Chau Ngo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banklady
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What is Banklady about?
Banklady tells the true story of Gisela Werler, a law-abiding factory worker from Hamburg, who falls in love with a thief and becomes a media darling as Germany’s first and most notorious female bank robber. Cunning, sexy, and exciting, Gisela and her beloved Hermann pull off one daring heist after another. Banklady follows this outlaw who captured Germany’s imagination, boldly defying gender expectations and living a decades-long Bonnie and Clyde romance.
Who directed Banklady?
Banklady was directed by Christian Alvart.
Who stars in Banklady?
The principal cast of Banklady includes Ken Duken, Nadeshda Brennicke, Niels-Bruno Schmidt, Charly Hübner, Andreas Schmidt.
When was Banklady released and how long is it?
Banklady was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Banklady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Banklady was composed by Christoph Blaser, Michl Britsch, Steffen Kahles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Banklady?
Banklady holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).