Escape from East Berlin
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Originally released in 1962. Escape from East Berlin is a drama/thriller film. directed by Robert Siodmak.
Starring Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann, and Werner Klemperer
Synopsis
East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Don Murray
as Kurt Schröder
Christine Kaufmann
as Erika Jürgens
Werner Klemperer
as Walter Brunner
Ingrid van Bergen
as Ingeborg Schröder
Edith Schultze-Westrum
as Frau Schröder
Bruno Fritz
as Uncle Albert
Maria Tober
as Marga
Horst Janson
as Günther Jürgens
Carl Schell
as Major Eckhardt
Anita Kupsch
as Bambi
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hans Albin Filmproduktion
- Walter Wood Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escape from East Berlin about?
East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their undergr...
Who directed Escape from East Berlin?
Escape from East Berlin was directed by Robert Siodmak.
How long is Escape from East Berlin?
Escape from East Berlin has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Escape from East Berlin released?
Escape from East Berlin was released on October 22, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape from East Berlin?
The main cast of Escape from East Berlin includes Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann, Werner Klemperer, Ingrid van Bergen, Edith Schultze-Westrum.