Der Sommer des Samurai
Synopsis
In Hamburg, the police are faced with a mystery after a series of burglaries: there are no clues at the crime scene except for a Japanese character. The characters are soon found all over the city. A retired detective and a journalist finally uncover a huge conspiracy that goes back to the Japanese Middle Ages.
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Cornelia Froboess
Christiane Land
Hans Peter Hallwachs
Johann H. Wilcke
Nadja Tiller
Dr. Feuillade
Peter Kraus
Joe Schirmer
Hannelore Hoger
Doris Kollmann
Matthias Fuchs
Dr. Herbst
Anton Diffring
Wintrich
Karl-Heinz von Hassel
Heidemann
Siegfried W. Kernen
Reichard
Volker Lechtenbrink
Kommissar Binder
Petra Mikolajczuk
Marianne Barth
Wolfgang Joop
Heinz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Christoph Blumenberg
- Original Title
- Der Sommer des Samurai
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cinenova, Radiant Film, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Christoph Blumenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Christoph Blumenberg
Director
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 Sommer des Samurai
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What is Der Sommer des Samurai about?
In Hamburg, the police are faced with a mystery after a series of burglaries: there are no clues at the crime scene except for a Japanese character. The characters are soon found all over the city. A retired detective and a journalist finally uncover a huge conspiracy that goes back to the Japanese Middle Ages.
Who directed Der Sommer des Samurai?
Der Sommer des Samurai was directed by Hans-Christoph Blumenberg.
Who stars in Der Sommer des Samurai?
The principal cast of Der Sommer des Samurai includes Cornelia Froboess, Hans Peter Hallwachs, Nadja Tiller, Peter Kraus, Hannelore Hoger.
When was Der Sommer des Samurai released and how long is it?
Der Sommer des Samurai was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Sommer des Samurai?
Der Sommer des Samurai holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).