Westler: East of the Wall
Westler
Synopsis
Felix from West-Berlin falls in love with Thomas in East-Berlin. At first they keep their relationship going by regular visits from Felix, but the curfew forces him to return every evening. When the East-German authorities become suspicious, Thomas decides to try and flee to the West.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wieland Speck
- Screenplay & Story
- Wieland Speck, Egbert Hörmann
- Original Score
- Engelbert Rehm
- Original Title
- Westler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wieland Speck
Wieland Speck, Egbert Hörmann
Engelbert Rehm
Klemens Becker
Gabriele Bartels, Wieland Speck
Andreas Schreitmüller, Wieland Speck
Department Leadership Roster
Wieland Speck
Director
Wieland Speck
Writer
Egbert Hörmann
Writer
Andreas Schreitmüller
Producer
Wieland Speck
Producer
Gabriele Bartels
Editor
Wieland Speck
Editor
Klemens Becker
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Westler: East of the Wall
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What is Westler: East of the Wall about?
Felix from West-Berlin falls in love with Thomas in East-Berlin. At first they keep their relationship going by regular visits from Felix, but the curfew forces him to return every evening. When the East-German authorities become suspicious, Thomas decides to try and flee to the West.
Who directed Westler: East of the Wall?
Westler: East of the Wall was directed by Wieland Speck.
Who stars in Westler: East of the Wall?
The principal cast of Westler: East of the Wall includes Sigurd Rachman, Rainer Strecker, Andy Lucas, Harry Baer, Christoph Eichhorn.
When was Westler: East of the Wall released and how long is it?
Westler: East of the Wall was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Westler: East of the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Westler: East of the Wall was composed by Engelbert Rehm.