A Hero's Death
Originally released in 2001. A Hero's Death is a documentary film. directed by Britta Wauer. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rainer Albertz, Michael Baade, and Egon Bahr
Synopsis
It was the biggest escape in the history of the Berlin Wall: in one historic night of October 1964, 57 East-Berliners try their luck through a tunnel into West Berlin. Just before the last few reach the other side, the East German border guards notice the escape and open fire. Remarkably, all the refugees and their escape agents make it out of the tunnel unscathed, but one border guard is dead: 21-year-old officer Egon Schultz.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Ziegler Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Hero's Death about?
It was the biggest escape in the history of the Berlin Wall: in one historic night of October 1964, 57 East-Berliners try their luck through a tunnel into West Berlin. Just before the last few reac...
Who directed A Hero's Death?
A Hero's Death was directed by Britta Wauer.
How long is A Hero's Death?
A Hero's Death has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was A Hero's Death released?
A Hero's Death was released on August 8, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Hero's Death?
The main cast of A Hero's Death includes Rainer Albertz, Michael Baade, Egon Bahr, Nadine Beyer, Günter Bohnsack.