Der Nachfolger
Synopsis
The Federal Republic of Germany. Journalist Rohmann, seriously injured in a car accident, is dying in hospital. Before his death, he bequeaths his unfinished novel to his friend, the famous writer Frank Seburg, and asks him to complete the work he started. Frank Seburg examines the materials collected by Rohmann. It turns out that the journalist was trying to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of several West German officials. According to the official version, they all committed suicide. Seburg was unable to fulfill his friend's request to reveal the true causes of their deaths. The fight against the followers of fascism proved too much for him.
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Horst Drinda
Volker Rochmann
Larisa Luzhina
Lilo Rochmann
Wolfgang Greese
Verleger Ronkwitz
Gerhard Hänsel
Kommissar Schmitz
Helmut Schreiber
chief of police
Jutta Wachowiak
laboratory technician
Herwart Grosse
Chief Prosecutor Bürger
Horst Westphal
Lothar Siemann
Gerd Ehlers
Kommissar Böwensiepen
Fred Ludwig
Kommissar Reisswick
Arthur Jopp
Warden
Heinz Suhr
Prime Minister Lemke
Waltraud Backmann
Ms. Bärendonk
Christoph Engel
Ministerial Counselor Schnackenburg
Hans Schroeder
public prosecutor Simmerdung
Karin Ugowski
nurse
Hans Flössel
doctor
Herbert Kirsten
porter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingrid Sander
- Original Title
- Der Nachfolger
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
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Ingrid Sander
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Ingrid Sander
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What is Der Nachfolger about?
The Federal Republic of Germany. Journalist Rohmann, seriously injured in a car accident, is dying in hospital. Before his death, he bequeaths his unfinished novel to his friend, the famous writer Frank Seburg, and asks him to complete the work he started. Frank Seburg examines the materials collected by Rohmann. It turns out that the journalist was trying to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of several West German officials. According to the official version, they all committed suicide. Seburg was unable to fulfill his friend's request to reveal the true causes of their deaths. The fight against the followers of fascism proved too much for him.
Who directed Der Nachfolger?
Der Nachfolger was directed by Ingrid Sander.
Who stars in Der Nachfolger?
The principal cast of Der Nachfolger includes Horst Drinda, Larisa Luzhina, Wolfgang Greese, Gerhard Hänsel, Helmut Schreiber.
When was Der Nachfolger released and how long is it?
Der Nachfolger was released in 1965 with a total runtime of Unknown.