Die Senkrechtstarter
Synopsis
In the not too distant future, in the year 1999: In Germany, payment may only be made by credit card, which leads to many people purchasing things they cannot pay for. A nasty debt collector from the almighty central bank sends out employees to take back unpaid goods from customers by force. A girl who calls herself Egon is also forced to work for this evil person. In the process, she meets nice Mike, with whom she falls in love. Soon Mike and his friend, the aging playboy Löffler, are in a turbulent adventure to free Egon from the clutches of the bank villain.
Top Cast
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Mike Krüger
Mike
Christina Plate
Egon
Karl Dall
Löffler
Karl-Ulrich Meves
Guard
András Fricsay
Codinsky
Ursula Diestel
Presenter
Jockel Tschiersch
Driver
Gundula Petrovska
Mother
Harald Effenberg
Security Guard
Eberhard Prüter
Security Guard
Jo Bolling
Inspector
Herbert Weißbach
Grandfather
Georg Tryphon
Guard
Christine Schild
Policewoman
Birgit Anders
Policewoman
Gerd Holtenau
Casino Owner
Detlef Bierstedt
Bouncer
Karl Schulz
Truck Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Rateuke
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Rateuke, Christoph Treutwein, Paul Nicholas
- Original Score
- Jürgen Knieper
- Original Title
- Die Senkrechtstarter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Sender Freies Berlin, UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Rateuke
Christian Rateuke, Christoph Treutwein, Paul Nicholas
Jürgen Knieper
Atze Glanert
Brigitte Rausch
Wolf Bauer, Werner Mietzner
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Rateuke
Director
Christian Rateuke
Writer
Christoph Treutwein
Writer
Wolf Bauer
Producer
Werner Mietzner
Producer
Atze Glanert
Director of Photography
Brigitte Rausch
Editor
Ludolf Hoesch
Production Design
Jutta Schwarzat
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Senkrechtstarter
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What is Die Senkrechtstarter about?
In the not too distant future, in the year 1999: In Germany, payment may only be made by credit card, which leads to many people purchasing things they cannot pay for. A nasty debt collector from the almighty central bank sends out employees to take back unpaid goods from customers by force. A girl who calls herself Egon is also forced to work for this evil person. In the process, she meets nice Mike, with whom she falls in love. Soon Mike and his friend, the aging playboy Löffler, are in a turbulent adventure to free Egon from the clutches of the bank villain.
Who directed Die Senkrechtstarter?
Die Senkrechtstarter was directed by Christian Rateuke.
Who stars in Die Senkrechtstarter?
The principal cast of Die Senkrechtstarter includes Mike Krüger, Christina Plate, Karl Dall, Karl-Ulrich Meves, András Fricsay.
When was Die Senkrechtstarter released and how long is it?
Die Senkrechtstarter was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Senkrechtstarter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Senkrechtstarter was composed by Jürgen Knieper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Senkrechtstarter?
Die Senkrechtstarter holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).