Escapade
Seitensprung
Synopsis
Edith and Wolfgang have led a fairly harmonious family life for many years, together with their son Danilo. Edith has long since got over Wolfgang's infidelity twelve years ago, which resulted in a daughter. Every now and then he visits 12-year-old Sandra, simply fulfilling his fatherly duties. But suddenly the girl appears at the door.
Top Cast
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Renate Geißler
Edith Matthuschek
Uwe Zerbe
Wolfgang Matthuschek
Renate von Wangenheim
Helene Vogelsang
Henry Hübchen
Peters
Horst Rehberg
Toy Salesman
Tobias Zander
Danilo Matthuschek
Karin Beewen
Mrs. Müller
Ursula Braun
Irene
Angela Brunner
Elfriede
Johanna Clas
Mrs. Vorwerk
Peter Festersen
Man in Bar
Renate Heymer
Saleswoman
Peter Krieg-Helbig
Waiter
Gisela Morgen
Edith's Mother
Willi Scholz
Karl Toussaint
Peter Thomsen
Theresia Wider
Saleswoman
Cathrin Hoffmann-Fehrle
Renate
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evelyn Schmidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Evelyn Schmidt, Hans-Jürgen Kruse, Regina Weicker
- Original Score
- Peter Rabenalt
- Original Title
- Seitensprung
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evelyn Schmidt
Evelyn Schmidt, Hans-Jürgen Kruse, Regina Weicker
Peter Rabenalt
Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Helga Emmrich
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Director of Photography
Evelyn Schmidt
Director
Evelyn Schmidt
Writer
Hans-Jürgen Kruse
Writer
Regina Weicker
Writer
Helga Emmrich
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escapade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escapade about?
Edith and Wolfgang have led a fairly harmonious family life for many years, together with their son Danilo. Edith has long since got over Wolfgang's infidelity twelve years ago, which resulted in a daughter. Every now and then he visits 12-year-old Sandra, simply fulfilling his fatherly duties. But suddenly the girl appears at the door.
Who directed Escapade?
Escapade was directed by Evelyn Schmidt.
Who stars in Escapade?
The principal cast of Escapade includes Renate Geißler, Uwe Zerbe, Renate von Wangenheim, Henry Hübchen, Horst Rehberg.
When was Escapade released and how long is it?
Escapade was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Escapade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escapade was composed by Peter Rabenalt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escapade?
Escapade holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).