Erik & Erika
Synopsis
Erik(a) Schinegger – the ski star who became a media sensation. Erika was hailed as a champion skier, until a sex test determined that she was a he – and Erik was rejected and accused of fraud. A story based on real life, a tale about nature and the taboo subjects of 1970s society.
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Markus Freistätter
Erik / Erika
Marianne Sägebrecht
Schwester Sigberta
Ulrike Beimpold
Liesel Sumatter
Gerhard Liebmann
Vater Schinegger
Cornelius Obonya
Dr. Fischer
Birgit Melcher
Mutter Schinegger
Harald Schrott
Prof. Dr. Kübler
August Schmölzer
Hubert Grassl
Johannes Seilern
Dr. Ramsauer
Rainer Wöss
Dr. Mosshardter
Lili Epply
Christa
Hary Prinz
Martin Wimmer
Lina Sophie Koch
Erika als 7-Jährige
Sara-Lea Kummer
Erika als 13-Jährige
Anna Posch
Monika Schinegger
Helmut Bohatsch
Dr. Losbach
Sarah Born
Marga Weims
Irmgard Maria Sohm
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$996K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reinhold Bilgeri
- Screenplay & Story
- Dirk Kämper
- Original Score
- Raimund Hepp
- Original Title
- Erik & Erika
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $996K
- Production Studios
- Lotus-Film, Zeitsprung Pictures, SWR, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reinhold Bilgeri
Dirk Kämper
Raimund Hepp
Carsten Thiele
Karin Hartusch
Thomas Pridnig, Peter Wirthensohn, Michael Souvignier, Till Derenbach
Department Leadership Roster
Reinhold Bilgeri
Director
Dirk Kämper
Writer
Carsten Thiele
Director of Photography
Karin Hartusch
Editor
Brigitta Fink
Costume Design
Thomas Pridnig
Producer
Peter Wirthensohn
Producer
Michael Souvignier
Producer
Till Derenbach
Producer
Bertram Reiter
Production Design
Raimund Hepp
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Erik & Erika
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What is Erik & Erika about?
Erik(a) Schinegger – the ski star who became a media sensation. Erika was hailed as a champion skier, until a sex test determined that she was a he – and Erik was rejected and accused of fraud. A story based on real life, a tale about nature and the taboo subjects of 1970s society.
Who directed Erik & Erika?
Erik & Erika was directed by Reinhold Bilgeri.
Who stars in Erik & Erika?
The principal cast of Erik & Erika includes Markus Freistätter, Marianne Sägebrecht, Ulrike Beimpold, Gerhard Liebmann, Cornelius Obonya.
When was Erik & Erika released and how long is it?
Erik & Erika was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Erik & Erika?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Erik & Erika was composed by Raimund Hepp.