Public Enemies
Die Spiegel-Affäre
Synopsis
Under the slogan of the arms race of the superpowers, which escalates in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and brings the world to the brink of nuclear war, two exemplary post-war male figures challenge an almost archaic feud: Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss and journalist Rudolf Augstein.
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Sebastian Rudolph
Rudolf Augstein
Francis Fulton-Smith
Franz Josef Strauß
David Rott
Conrad Ahlers
Johann von Bülow
Hans Detlef Becker
Franz Dinda
Claus Jacobi
Max Hopp
Leo Brawand
Alexander Held
Siegfried Buback
Nora Waldstätten
Elke Maria Carlsson
Franziska Schlattner
Marianne Strauß
Otto Mellies
Konrad Adenauer
Michael Schönborn
Volkmar Hopf
Gesine Cukrowski
Katharina Augstein
André Hennicke
Josef Augstein
Henning Baum
Oberst Martin
Sabrina Rattey
Frau Jacobi
Franziska Breite
Sekretärin
Ralf Dittrich
Hans Globke
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Suso Richter
- Screenplay & Story
- Johannes W. Betz
- Original Title
- Die Spiegel-Affäre
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Wiedemann & Berg Film, WDR, Telepool, ARTE, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Suso Richter
Johannes W. Betz
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Suso Richter
Director
Johannes W. Betz
Writer
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FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Enemies
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What is Public Enemies about?
Under the slogan of the arms race of the superpowers, which escalates in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and brings the world to the brink of nuclear war, two exemplary post-war male figures challenge an almost archaic feud: Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss and journalist Rudolf Augstein.
Who directed Public Enemies?
Public Enemies was directed by Roland Suso Richter.
Who stars in Public Enemies?
The principal cast of Public Enemies includes Sebastian Rudolph, Francis Fulton-Smith, David Rott, Johann von Bülow, Franz Dinda.
When was Public Enemies released and how long is it?
Public Enemies was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Public Enemies?
Public Enemies holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).