Running on Empty
Der Lebensversicherer
Synopsis
The dull daily routine of an insurance agent, who listlessly drives down the highway every day and conducts customer meetings while longing for his family, becomes a metaphor for a life that has come to a standstill and is threatened with being crushed by loneliness.
Top Cast
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Jens Harzer
Burkhard Wagner
Susanne Menner
Gast
Marina Galic
Carolin Wagner
Anna Maria Mühe
Heike
Tom Jahn
Walter Rösler
Mehdi Nebbou
Rashid
Hussi Kutlucan
Herr Wokalek
Oliver Marlo
Herr Hauser
Christian Blümel
Charlie
Patrizia Moresco
Frau Wokalek
Eva Mannschott
Frau Hufschmidt
Birgit Funke
Busfahrerin
Irina Potapenko
Larissa
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bülent Akinci
- Screenplay & Story
- Bülent Akinci
- Original Score
- Wim Mertens
- Original Title
- Der Lebensversicherer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bülent Akinci
Bülent Akinci
Wim Mertens
Henner Besuch
Inge Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
Bülent Akinci
Director
Bülent Akinci
Screenplay
Henner Besuch
Director of Photography
Inge Schneider
Editor
Dagmar Fabisch
Costume Design
Benedikt Lange
Production Design
Wim Mertens
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Running on Empty.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running on Empty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Running on Empty about?
The dull daily routine of an insurance agent, who listlessly drives down the highway every day and conducts customer meetings while longing for his family, becomes a metaphor for a life that has come to a standstill and is threatened with being crushed by loneliness.
Who directed Running on Empty?
Running on Empty was directed by Bülent Akinci.
Who stars in Running on Empty?
The principal cast of Running on Empty includes Jens Harzer, Susanne Menner, Marina Galic, Anna Maria Mühe, Tom Jahn.
When was Running on Empty released and how long is it?
Running on Empty was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Running on Empty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running on Empty was composed by Wim Mertens.