Starfighter
Starfighter - Sie wollten den Himmel erobern
Synopsis
Germany in the "Swinging Sixties": the Bundeswehr is equipping itself with the ultra-modern "Starfighter" fighter jet. The air force pilots, including the daredevil Harry and his buddy Richie, are the stars of the armed forces. But the fascination with the fastest fighter jet in the world is offset by a dramatic series of accidents: Pilots crash to their deaths in the "Starfighter" one after the other. Officially, the disasters are attributed to human error. But Harry's wife Betti doesn't believe this - and after another serious accident, she takes up the fight against a seemingly overpowering alliance of politics, the military and business, supported by her friend Helga...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Picco von Groote
Betti Schäfer
Steve Windolf
Harry Schäfer
Frederick Lau
Richie Weichert
Alice Dwyer
Helga Waldeck
Paula Kalenberg
Evi Kranz
Walter Sittler
Gordon Marks
Peter Kremer
Kommodore Kieser
Jan Messutat
Oberleutnant Rampel
Christoph Schechinger
Werner Kranz
Florian Panzner
Dieter Mertens
Josephin Busch
Maria Euringer
Judith Hoersch
Hannelore
Lenn Kudrjawizki
Assistent Stevens
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Alexandre
- Original Title
- Starfighter - Sie wollten den Himmel erobern
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Zeitsprung Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Alexandre
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Alexandre
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Starfighter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Starfighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Starfighter about?
Germany in the "Swinging Sixties": the Bundeswehr is equipping itself with the ultra-modern "Starfighter" fighter jet. The air force pilots, including the daredevil Harry and his buddy Richie, are the stars of the armed forces. But the fascination with the fastest fighter jet in the world is offset by a dramatic series of accidents: Pilots crash to their deaths in the "Starfighter" one after the other. Officially, the disasters are attributed to human error. But Harry's wife Betti doesn't believe this - and after another serious accident, she takes up the fight against a seemingly overpowering alliance of politics, the military and business, supported by her friend Helga...
Who directed Starfighter?
Starfighter was directed by Miguel Alexandre.
Who stars in Starfighter?
The principal cast of Starfighter includes Picco von Groote, Steve Windolf, Frederick Lau, Alice Dwyer, Paula Kalenberg.
When was Starfighter released and how long is it?
Starfighter was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Starfighter?
Starfighter holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).