The Illegal
Der Illegale
1972 · Drama · 1 season · 3 episodes
Plot summary
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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The first two episodes are a bit slow, but after that you can't stop. Great performances, though the finale feels rushed.
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The Illegal ended in 1972 (1 season, 3 episodes). No new season has been announced.
Crew
Cast
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
