Spiel um dein Leben
Synopsis
A taxi driver obsessed with video games becomes the victim of a mugging that temporarily changes his life. Soon after, he meets an attractive woman, but his brief happiness comes to an end when he appears to strangle her during lovemaking. The helpful sister of the supposedly dead woman and a jealous lover add to the chaos that the man is now trying to make sense of.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friedemann Fromm
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedemann Fromm, Christian Jeltsch
- Original Score
- Markus Lonardoni
- Original Title
- Spiel um dein Leben
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- MTM Medien & Television München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friedemann Fromm
Friedemann Fromm, Christian Jeltsch
Markus Lonardoni
Jo Heim
Department Leadership Roster
Friedemann Fromm
Director
Jo Heim
Director of Photography
Friedemann Fromm
Writer
Christian Jeltsch
Writer
Markus Lonardoni
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spiel um dein Leben
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What is Spiel um dein Leben about?
A taxi driver obsessed with video games becomes the victim of a mugging that temporarily changes his life. Soon after, he meets an attractive woman, but his brief happiness comes to an end when he appears to strangle her during lovemaking. The helpful sister of the supposedly dead woman and a jealous lover add to the chaos that the man is now trying to make sense of.
Who directed Spiel um dein Leben?
Spiel um dein Leben was directed by Friedemann Fromm.
Who stars in Spiel um dein Leben?
The principal cast of Spiel um dein Leben includes Ben Becker, Natalia Wörner, Heino Ferch, Heinz-Josef Braun, Hans Georg Nenning.
When was Spiel um dein Leben released and how long is it?
Spiel um dein Leben was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Spiel um dein Leben?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spiel um dein Leben was composed by Markus Lonardoni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spiel um dein Leben?
Spiel um dein Leben holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).