The Consequence
Die Konsequenz
Synopsis
Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls for Martin, one of the prison inmates. After Martin is released, they try to build a relationship and a life together but, no one will leave them alone.
Top Cast
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Jürgen Prochnow
Martin Kurath
Ernst Hannawald
Thomas Manzoni
Werner Schwuchow
Erzieher Diethelm
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Anstaltsleiter Rusterholz
Hans Putz, jr.
Enrico
Elisabeth Fricker
Babette
Walo Lüönd
Giorgio Manzoni
Edith Volkmann
Frau Manzoni
Erwin Kohlund
Direktor Reichmuth
Alexis von Hagemeister
Clemens Krauthagen
Jan Groth
Hehler Oskar
Gerold Noelli
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Hans Irle
Häftling Joseph Bloch
Erwin Parker
Häftling Kunz
Alexander Ziegler
Häftling Lemmi
Wolf Gaudlitz
Schlumberger
Thomas Haerin
Benny
Franz Kollasch
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hofer Filmtage
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Ziegler, Wolfgang Petersen
- Original Score
- Nils Sustrate
- Original Title
- Die Konsequenz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- WDR, Solaris Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Petersen
Alexander Ziegler, Wolfgang Petersen
Nils Sustrate
Jörg-Michael Baldenius
Hannes Nikel
Bernd Eichinger, Peter Genée
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Petersen
Director
Alexander Ziegler
Screenplay
Wolfgang Petersen
Screenplay
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Nils Sustrate
Original Music Composer
Jörg-Michael Baldenius
Director of Photography
Hannes Nikel
Editor
Josef Satzinger
Costume Design
Gabriele Zu Solms
Costume Design
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 The Consequence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Consequence about?
Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls for Martin, one of the prison inmates. After Martin is released, they try to build a relationship and a life together but, no one will leave them alone.
Who directed The Consequence?
The Consequence was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Who stars in The Consequence?
The principal cast of The Consequence includes Jürgen Prochnow, Ernst Hannawald, Werner Schwuchow, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Hans Putz, jr..
When was The Consequence released and how long is it?
The Consequence was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Consequence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Consequence was composed by Nils Sustrate.
Is The Consequence based on a book or true story?
The Consequence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexander Ziegler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Consequence?
The Consequence holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).