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19891h 43m10.0(1)

Die Beteiligten

Crime
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1989-06-15
1h 43m
DE
Released
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

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The body of young Christa Gellert is fished out of the water in a small town on the Elbe in the spring of 1964. Everything points to an accident - Christa drowned while picking willow catkins during an official trip with town councillor Stegmeier and his colleague Anna Sell. That's what the people involved say, but then rumors start to spread. Detective Hans Gregor investigates. His boss Erwin Müller, who has known the councillor for many years, is unamused. When questioning the witnesses, Gregor only comes across hints. An exhumation of the dead is carried out. It is discovered that Christa was pregnant. Her colleague Helga, a former student on probation, knows about the councilman's relationship with Christa. But she is afraid to testify. Gregor has to fight his way through a web of dependencies, career thinking and mistrust until he solves the case.

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Stream Die Beteiligten online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed crime movie originally produced in German and released in 1989, it's earned a solid 10.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.

About Die Beteiligten

The body of young Christa Gellert is fished out of the water in a small town on the Elbe in the spring of 1964. Everything points to an accident - Christa drowned while picking willow catkins during an official trip with town councillor Stegmeier and his colleague Anna Sell. That's what the people involved say, but then rumors start to spread. Detective Hans Gregor investigates. His boss Erwin Müller, who has known the councillor for many years, is unamused. When questioning the witnesses, Gregor only comes across hints. An exhumation of the dead is carried out. It is discovered that Christa was pregnant. Her colleague Helga, a former student on probation, knows about the councilman's relationship with Christa. But she is afraid to testify. Gregor has to fight his way through a web of dependencies, career thinking and mistrust until he solves the case. Running 103 minutes.

Die Beteiligten Cast and Characters

The cast features Manfred Gorr (as Hans Gregor), Gunter Schoß (as Erwin Müller), Jürgen Zartmann (as Willi Stegmeier), Karin Ugowski (as Eva Sorge), and Christoph Engel (as Ewald Sorge). Their performances are a major reason Die Beteiligten has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Die Beteiligten keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Die Beteiligten runs for 103 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

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Die Beteiligten holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Die Beteiligten?

The main cast includes Manfred Gorr, Gunter Schoß, Jürgen Zartmann, and Karin Ugowski, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Die Beteiligten available in German?

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Die Beteiligten was released in 1989.

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What is Die Beteiligten about?

Die Beteiligten is a Crime film. The body of young Christa Gellert is fished out of the water in a small town on the Elbe in the spring of 1964. Everything points to an accident - Christa drowned while picking willow catkins during an official trip with town councillor Stegmeier and his colleague Anna Sell. That's what the people involved say, but then rumors start to spread. Detective Hans Gregor investigates. His boss Erwin Müller, who has known the councillor for many years, is unamused. When questioning the witnesses, Gregor only comes across hints. An exhumation of the dead is carried out. It is discovered that Christa was pregnant. Her colleague Helga, a former student on probation, knows about the councilman's relationship with Christa. But she is afraid to testify. Gregor has to fight his way through a web of dependencies, career thinking and mistrust until he solves the case.

When was Die Beteiligten released?

Die Beteiligten was released on June 15, 1989. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. The film was produced by DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme.

Who stars in Die Beteiligten?

Die Beteiligten stars Manfred Gorr, Gunter Schoß, Jürgen Zartmann and Karin Ugowski. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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