Der Tote in der Mauer
Synopsis
During demolition work in a village in northern Germany, a cemented-in corpse is discovered in the wall of a building. The autopsy leads the pathologist to conclude that the man suffocated in the cement. The identity of the dead man comes as a surprise to the two detectives on the scene: it is Michael Lehmann, who has been missing for 16 years. He was suspected of having sexually abused and murdered a nine-year-old boy from the village.
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Michael Mendl
Kommissar Hagen Dudek
Anna Maria Mühe
Simone Westermann
Frank Giering
Kommissar Klaus Wendt
Devid Striesow
Ralf und Frank Gerlach
Rosa Enskat
Jeanette Lehmann
Rainer Piwek
Bauleiter
Brigitte Böttrich
Sigrid Brehm
Rainer Reiners
Matthias Krüger
Susanne Schäfer
Agnes Sonntag
Armin Dillenberger
Horst Schlottmann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Markus Imboden
- Screenplay & Story
- Holger Karsten Schmidt
- Original Score
- Detlef Petersen
- Original Title
- Der Tote in der Mauer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Bremedia Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Markus Imboden
Holger Karsten Schmidt
Detlef Petersen
Peter von Haller
Claudia Vogeler
Claudia Schröder
Department Leadership Roster
Holger Karsten Schmidt
Writer
Markus Imboden
Director
Claudia Vogeler
Editor
Detlef Petersen
Original Music Composer
Claudia Schröder
Producer
Marion Strohschein
Production Design
Antje Petersen
Costume Design
Peter von Haller
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 Der Tote in der Mauer
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What is Der Tote in der Mauer about?
During demolition work in a village in northern Germany, a cemented-in corpse is discovered in the wall of a building. The autopsy leads the pathologist to conclude that the man suffocated in the cement. The identity of the dead man comes as a surprise to the two detectives on the scene: it is Michael Lehmann, who has been missing for 16 years. He was suspected of having sexually abused and murdered a nine-year-old boy from the village.
Who directed Der Tote in der Mauer?
Der Tote in der Mauer was directed by Markus Imboden.
Who stars in Der Tote in der Mauer?
The principal cast of Der Tote in der Mauer includes Michael Mendl, Anna Maria Mühe, Frank Giering, Devid Striesow, Rosa Enskat.
When was Der Tote in der Mauer released and how long is it?
Der Tote in der Mauer was released in 2008 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Der Tote in der Mauer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Tote in der Mauer was composed by Detlef Petersen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Tote in der Mauer?
Der Tote in der Mauer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).