The Tower
“Tales from a Vanished Land”
Series Overview
A seemingly sheltered family living behind the Berlin Wall in East Germany begins to crumble, in a climate of fear, mistrust, and shocking secrets.9
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Wed, Oct 3, 2012
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jan Josef Liefers
Richard Hoffmann
Claudia Michelsen
Anne Hoffmann
Sebastian Urzendowsky
Christian Hoffmann
Götz Schubert
Meno Rohde
Nadja Uhl
Josta Fischer
Stephanie Stumph
Ina Rohde
Josephin Busch
Reina Kossmann
Valery Tscheplanowa
Judith Schevola
Steffi Kühnert
Barbara Rohde
Hans-Uwe Bauer
Ulrich Rohde
Sergej Moya
Ezzo Rohde
Udo Schenk
Kohler
Ernst-Georg Schwill
Müller
Peter Prager
Direktor Fahner
Peter Sodann
Max Barsano
David C. Bunners
Stasi
Matthi Faust
Soldat
Johannes Gärtner
Stasi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Schwochow
Uwe Tellkamp, Thomas Kirchner
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Schwochow
Director
Uwe Tellkamp
Writer
Thomas Kirchner
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tower
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What is The Tower about?
A seemingly sheltered family living behind the Berlin Wall in East Germany begins to crumble, in a climate of fear, mistrust, and shocking secrets.9
How many seasons does The Tower have?
The Tower comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Tower?
Key cast members in The Tower include Jan Josef Liefers, Claudia Michelsen, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Götz Schubert, Nadja Uhl.
Who created or directed The Tower?
The Tower was developed and directed by Christian Schwochow.