Löwengrube
Series Overview
"Löwengrube – Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit" is a German television series first aired between 1989 and 1992, created by Willy Purucker and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt. It is set in Munich and follows the lives of Ludwig Grandauer and his son Karl, both policemen, covering the years from 1897 to 1954. The TV show is based on Purucker's radio play series Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit (‘The Grandauers and their time’). The series’ main title "Löwengrube", meaning ‘Lions’ Den’, refers to the address of the Munich Police Headquarters inaugurated in 1913.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 32 Episodes
60 min per episode
1989 – 1992
Premiered: Tue, Nov 14, 1989
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Jörg Hube
Ludwig Grandauer / Karl Grandauer
Christine Neubauer
Traudl Grandauer
Franziska Stömmer
Adelgunde Soleder
Michael Lerchenberg
Kurt Soleder
Gisela Freudenberg
Sara Soleder
Alexander Duda
Adolf Grandauer
Gerd Anthoff
Friedrich Deinlein
Erich Hallhuber
Willibald Leitner
Werner Rom
Max Kreitmeier
Mona Freiberg
Katharina Kreitmeier
Hansi Kraus
Kargus
Timothy Peach
Rudi Grandauer
Thomas Darchinger
Maxi Grandauer
Georg Einerdinger
Hausmeister
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Wolffhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Wolffhardt
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Löwengrube about?
"Löwengrube – Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit" is a German television series first aired between 1989 and 1992, created by Willy Purucker and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt. It is set in Munich and follows the lives of Ludwig Grandauer and his son Karl, both policemen, covering the years from 1897 to 1954. The TV show is based on Purucker's radio play series Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit (‘The Grandauers and their time’). The series’ main title "Löwengrube", meaning ‘Lions’ Den’, refers to the address of the Munich Police Headquarters inaugurated in 1913.
How many seasons does Löwengrube have?
Löwengrube comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Löwengrube?
Key cast members in Löwengrube include Jörg Hube, Christine Neubauer, Franziska Stömmer, Michael Lerchenberg, Gisela Freudenberg.
Who created or directed Löwengrube?
Löwengrube was developed and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt.