Kunstraub
Synopsis
The director of an art museum in Thuringia and an art dealer from Constance entered into an extremely lucrative business relationship. Director Trützschler illegally supplies Ms. Münzenberg with valuable works of art, which she smuggles into West Germany through an intermediary, abusing the transit routes. The business flourishes until they both fall into the CIA's intricate web. They are put under pressure and used to recruit a scientist from Jena. Will the GDR security forces succeed in thwarting the CIA's espionage operation...?
Top Cast
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Marion van de Kamp
Marianne Münzenberg
Wolfgang Dehler
Franz Trützschler
Dieter Wien
Hanns-Jörn Weber
Petra Hinze
Irene Beier
Eberhard Prüter
Gray
Gerry Wolff
Dr. Palmer
Gerd Ehlers
Dünnebeil
Christoph Engel
Brückmeier
Hansjürgen Hürrig
Hannelore Koch
Klaus Gehrke
Günter Wolf
Christian Stövesand
Siegfried Seibt
Gisela Graupner
Erika Stiska
Wilfried Pucher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Kaufmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Schauer, Edgar Kaufmann
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Kunstraub
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Kaufmann
Herbert Schauer, Edgar Kaufmann
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Kurt Bobek
Renate Müller
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Kaufmann
Director
Herbert Schauer
Writer
Kurt Bobek
Director of Photography
Edgar Kaufmann
Writer
Renate Müller
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kunstraub
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kunstraub about?
The director of an art museum in Thuringia and an art dealer from Constance entered into an extremely lucrative business relationship. Director Trützschler illegally supplies Ms. Münzenberg with valuable works of art, which she smuggles into West Germany through an intermediary, abusing the transit routes. The business flourishes until they both fall into the CIA's intricate web. They are put under pressure and used to recruit a scientist from Jena. Will the GDR security forces succeed in thwarting the CIA's espionage operation...?
Who directed Kunstraub?
Kunstraub was directed by Edgar Kaufmann.
Who stars in Kunstraub?
The principal cast of Kunstraub includes Marion van de Kamp, Wolfgang Dehler, Dieter Wien, Hanns-Jörn Weber, Petra Hinze.
When was Kunstraub released and how long is it?
Kunstraub was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Kunstraub?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kunstraub was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.