The Illegal
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.
Year: 1972
Genre: Drama
Country: Germany
Studio: ZDF
Director:
Cast: Götz George, Vera Tschechowa, Gustav Knuth, Heinz Meier, Franz Rudnick, Herbert Fleischmann
Crew: Günter Gräwert (Director), Henry Kolarz (Writer), Ingeborg Janiczek (Producer), Martin Böttcher (Music), Horst Schier (Cinematography), Stefanie Möbius (Editor)
First Air Date: Oct 01, 1972
Last Air date: Oct 07, 1972
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 3 Episode
Runtime: 96 minutes
IMDb: 10.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 2.4219
Language: German
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