The Flyer
Der Flieger
Synopsis
Bernd, an insurance broker trainee, flees his mundane life in Germany to set a new World record in hang gliding in Bolivia.
Top Cast
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Martin May
Bernd Klinger
Ulrike Kriener
Rita Steinbrück
Birgit Franz
Moni
Norbert Mahler
Ewald
Dieter Augustin
Vater Klinger
Ilse Schörner
Mutter Klinger
Drew Lucas
Frank
Eberhard Wagner
Bollwieser
Heiner Stadelmann
Dr. Wolf
Karl Hüls
Bauer
Lisa Helwig
Frau Nagel
Joost Siedhoff
Pater
Douglas Welbat
Entertainer
Peter Weintritt
Herr Zeller
Herbert Lehnert
Bürgermeister
Hermann Motschach
Direktor Lissau
Gabriele Kastner
Mutter von Moni
Silvia Guhr-Hildebrand
Kindergärtnerin
Release History & Theatrical Window
20. Internationale Hofer Filmtage
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erwin Keusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Uwe Timm
- Original Score
- Andreas Koebner
- Original Title
- Der Flieger
- Country of Origin
- Bolivia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Prokino Filmproduktion, Xenon Films, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erwin Keusch
Uwe Timm
Andreas Koebner
Jürgen Jürges
Barbara Hennings
Klaus Bassiner, Michel Bergmann
Department Leadership Roster
Erwin Keusch
Director
Gabriele Hochheim
Production Design
Regina Troester
Costume Design
Klaus Bassiner
Producer
Barbara Hennings
Editor
Michel Bergmann
Producer
Uwe Timm
Writer
Jürgen Jürges
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flyer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flyer about?
Bernd, an insurance broker trainee, flees his mundane life in Germany to set a new World record in hang gliding in Bolivia.
Who directed The Flyer?
The Flyer was directed by Erwin Keusch.
Who stars in The Flyer?
The principal cast of The Flyer includes Martin May, Ulrike Kriener, Birgit Franz, Norbert Mahler, Dieter Augustin.
When was The Flyer released and how long is it?
The Flyer was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flyer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flyer was composed by Andreas Koebner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flyer?
The Flyer holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).