Der Pirat
Synopsis
Hamburg, end of the 1960s: occasional pothead Jan, also known as "the pirate", makes a career for himself in the local drug scene. He quickly becomes the "hash prince of Hamburg". But when he starts dealing heroin, he also draws his brother Ludwig into his dark business...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernd Schadewald
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Aust, Jürgen Dünnwald
- Original Title
- Der Pirat
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Manufactum Film- und Fernsehproduktion, ARTE, SRF, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernd Schadewald
Stefan Aust, Jürgen Dünnwald
Department Leadership Roster
Bernd Schadewald
Director
Stefan Aust
Screenplay
Jürgen Dünnwald
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Pirat
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What is Der Pirat about?
Hamburg, end of the 1960s: occasional pothead Jan, also known as "the pirate", makes a career for himself in the local drug scene. He quickly becomes the "hash prince of Hamburg". But when he starts dealing heroin, he also draws his brother Ludwig into his dark business...
Who directed Der Pirat?
Der Pirat was directed by Bernd Schadewald.
Who stars in Der Pirat?
The principal cast of Der Pirat includes Jürgen Vogel, Christiane Paul, Laura Tonke, Sebastian Rudolph, Anna Thalbach.
When was Der Pirat released and how long is it?
Der Pirat was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.