The Illegal
Series Overview
Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is rare, and every action carries immense risks. Through Stefan's journey, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the clutches of an unforgiving system. The Illegal is a gritty and realistic look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany during a time of political tension and social upheaval.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
96 min per episode
1972 – 1972
Premiered: Sun, Oct 1, 1972
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Götz George
Nikolai Grunwaldt aka Kurt Blohm
Vera Tschechowa
Katharina Feldmann
Gustav Knuth
General Alexander Korotkow
Heinz Meier
Leberecht
Franz Rudnick
Sergejewitsch
Herbert Fleischmann
Oberst Nowak
Rainer Penkert
Colonel Berthauld
Friedrich G. Beckhaus
Swetlakow
Wilfried Klaus
Erster KGB-Mann
Rolf Boysen
Oberleutnant Sergej Mossewnin
Wolfgang Weiser
Michailoff
Hans Ulrich
Tschumakow
Katinka Hoffmann
Margot Probst
Günter Mack
Journalist Rodenstock
Eva Kotthaus
Frau Leberecht
Hans Helmut Dickow
Blaschke
Paul Edwin Roth
Lohmann
Herbert Fux
Klara
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Gräwert
Henry Kolarz
Martin Böttcher
Stefanie Möbius
Ingeborg Janiczek
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Gräwert
Director
Henry Kolarz
Writer
Ingeborg Janiczek
Producer
Stefanie Möbius
Editor
Heinrich Mager
Production Design
Hannelore Wessel
Costume Design
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What is The Illegal about?
Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is rare, and every action carries immense risks. Through Stefan's journey, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the clutches of an unforgiving system. The Illegal is a gritty and realistic look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany during a time of political tension and social upheaval.
How many seasons does The Illegal have?
The Illegal comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Illegal?
Key cast members in The Illegal include Götz George, Vera Tschechowa, Gustav Knuth, Heinz Meier, Franz Rudnick.
Who created or directed The Illegal?
The Illegal was developed and directed by Günter Gräwert.