Verlierer
Synopsis
Two youth gangs of the low class generation in the '80s fight in a war. The "Sharks" and "Council" defend their territories with their lives. Violence, hatred and brutality are commonplace soundtracked by thrash metal music. As the conflict grows, it comes to the final battle: a man-versus-man duel for Richy, the leader of the "Sharks".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernd Schadewald
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernd Schadewald, Michael Lentz
- Original Title
- Verlierer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernd Schadewald
Bernd Schadewald, Michael Lentz
Wolfgang Dickmann
Karsten Hoffmann
Department Leadership Roster
Bernd Schadewald
Director
Bernd Schadewald
Writer
Michael Lentz
Writer
Karsten Hoffmann
Editor
Wolfgang Dickmann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verlierer
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What is Verlierer about?
Two youth gangs of the low class generation in the '80s fight in a war. The "Sharks" and "Council" defend their territories with their lives. Violence, hatred and brutality are commonplace soundtracked by thrash metal music. As the conflict grows, it comes to the final battle: a man-versus-man duel for Richy, the leader of the "Sharks".
Who directed Verlierer?
Verlierer was directed by Bernd Schadewald.
Who stars in Verlierer?
The principal cast of Verlierer includes Müshim Ay, Besat Ayyildiz, Luzian Walter Bappert, Aram Basyurt, Yüksel Bicici.
When was Verlierer released and how long is it?
Verlierer was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Verlierer?
Verlierer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).