Die vierte Gewalt
Originally released in 2016. Die vierte Gewalt is a drama/thriller film. directed by Brigitte Bertele.
Starring Franziska Weisz, Benno Fürmann, and Jördis Triebel
Synopsis
Freelance journalist Jan Schulte hopes for a job at the online portal of Berlin newspaper “Die Republik” when he discovers a potential scandal. Federal minister of health Elisabeth Stade apparently helped her brother’s search for a heart transplant by moving him up the waiting list illegally. But then Schulte’s colleague Britta claims the compromising material is a fake. Editor-in-chief Weishaupt and publisher Winter refuse to run the article. As Jan keeps on digging into the scandal, investigating state secretary Katharina Pflüger and political advisor Frank Gruber, his evidence is suddenly stolen from the newspaper office, and soon a competing tabloid breaks the story...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Franziska Weisz
as Dr. Katharina Pflüger
Benno Fürmann
as Jan Schulte
Jördis Triebel
as Britta
Devid Striesow
as Frank Gruber
Ulrich Matthes
as Verleger Winter
Victoria Trauttmansdorff
as Elisabeth Stade
Oliver Masucci
as Chefredakteur Weishaupt
Mercedes Müller
as Tochter von Jan Schulte
Heike Hanold-Lynch
as Doris / Milena Kornelius
Holger Daemgen
as Präsidentensprecher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- NDR
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die vierte Gewalt about?
Freelance journalist Jan Schulte hopes for a job at the online portal of Berlin newspaper “Die Republik” when he discovers a potential scandal. Federal minister of health Elisabeth Stade appare...
Who directed Die vierte Gewalt?
Die vierte Gewalt was directed by Brigitte Bertele.
How long is Die vierte Gewalt?
Die vierte Gewalt has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Die vierte Gewalt released?
Die vierte Gewalt was released on June 27, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die vierte Gewalt?
The main cast of Die vierte Gewalt includes Franziska Weisz, Benno Fürmann, Jördis Triebel, Devid Striesow, Ulrich Matthes.