The Scorpion
Der Skorpion
Synopsis
Josef Bertholt is head of operations of the Munich Police's drug squad. When his wife Lily is the victim of a hit by drug dealers, he becomes even more obsessed with his work.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominik Graf
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Schütter
- Original Score
- Dominik Graf, Helmut Spanner
- Original Title
- Der Skorpion
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- MTM Cineteve
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominik Graf
Günter Schütter
Dominik Graf, Helmut Spanner
Benedict Neuenfels
Christel Suckow
Gloria Burkert
Department Leadership Roster
Dominik Graf
Director
Gloria Burkert
Producer
Günter Schütter
Writer
Christel Suckow
Editor
Benedict Neuenfels
Director of Photography
Dominik Graf
Original Music Composer
Helmut Spanner
Original Music Composer
Renate Schmaderer
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scorpion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scorpion about?
Josef Bertholt is head of operations of the Munich Police's drug squad. When his wife Lily is the victim of a hit by drug dealers, he becomes even more obsessed with his work.
Who directed The Scorpion?
The Scorpion was directed by Dominik Graf.
Who stars in The Scorpion?
The principal cast of The Scorpion includes Heiner Lauterbach, Marek Harloff, Petra Kleinert, Ulrich Noethen, Birge Schade.
When was The Scorpion released and how long is it?
The Scorpion was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scorpion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scorpion was composed by Dominik Graf, Helmut Spanner.