In den besten Jahren
Synopsis
40 years after her husband is shot and killed by a terrorist while on duty as a police officer during a routine traffic check, Erika Welves (Senta Berger), aided by a journalist (Felix Eitner) finds evidence leading to the murderer. For the killer has vanished. Is living in freedom. Because the state is protecting him, keeping him safe. He in turn has supplied information concerning other terrorists. Erika Welves considers this blatant injustice. But now, finally, there is a chance at revenge...
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Senta Berger
Erika Welves
Matthias Brandt
Karl Wenzelburger
Manfred Zapatka
Matthias Brühl
Burghart Klaußner
Friedrich Gehlmann
Ellen Schwiers
Frau Schulz
Felix Eitner
Max Beiler
Christina Große
Jenny Welves
Matthias Koeberlin
Anton Welves
Bernhard Leute
Stefan
Eva Krautwig
Erika Welves (jung)
Tom Viehöfer
Matthias Brühl (jung)
Magdalena Helmig
Käthe Roll
Raphael Rubino
Fotograph
Patrick Berg
Fahrlehrer
Frank Braun
Radiointerview (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hartmut Schoen
- Screenplay & Story
- Hartmut Schoen
- Original Title
- In den besten Jahren
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hartmut Schoen
Hartmut Schoen
Vessela Martschewski
Ulrich Lenze
Department Leadership Roster
Hartmut Schoen
Writer
Hartmut Schoen
Director
Vessela Martschewski
Editor
Ulrich Lenze
Producer
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What is In den besten Jahren about?
40 years after her husband is shot and killed by a terrorist while on duty as a police officer during a routine traffic check, Erika Welves (Senta Berger), aided by a journalist (Felix Eitner) finds evidence leading to the murderer. For the killer has vanished. Is living in freedom. Because the state is protecting him, keeping him safe. He in turn has supplied information concerning other terrorists. Erika Welves considers this blatant injustice. But now, finally, there is a chance at revenge...
Who directed In den besten Jahren?
In den besten Jahren was directed by Hartmut Schoen.
Who stars in In den besten Jahren?
The principal cast of In den besten Jahren includes Senta Berger, Matthias Brandt, Manfred Zapatka, Burghart Klaußner, Ellen Schwiers.
When was In den besten Jahren released and how long is it?
In den besten Jahren was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.