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Der Illegale (original title)
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.
Cast: Götz George, Vera Tschechowa, Gustav Knuth, Heinz Meier, Franz Rudnick, Herbert Fleischmann, Rainer Penkert, Friedrich G. Beckhaus, Wilfried Klaus, Rolf Boysen, Wolfgang Weiser, Hans Ulrich, Katinka Hoffmann, Günter Mack, Eva Kotthaus, Hans Helmut Dickow, Paul Edwin Roth, Herbert Fux, Günter Strack, Bibiana Zeller
Writer: Henry Kolarz (Writer)
Cinematographer: Horst Schier
Production Designer: Heinrich Mager, Dieter Reinecke
Editor: Stefanie Möbius
Composer: Martin Böttcher
Costume Designer: Hannelore Wessel
Producer: Ingeborg Janiczek
Production: ZDF
Network: ZDF
