Risiko movie poster

Risiko

May 13, 1990

Originally released in 1990. Risiko is a drama film. directed by Helmut Krätzig.

Starring Udo Schenk, Marina Krogull, and Horst Drinda

Synopsis

On a West German Autobahn, Robert plummets from a bridge and is hospitalized. As he recovers, he flashes back to a Bulgarian holiday where he met Jutta and her uncle Lothar, who’d ordered a West German passport to smuggle her out of the DDR. Back home, Robert and Jutta marry and have a daughter, Anna, but Jutta still yearns for the West. Lothar arranges their escape: Robert, Jutta, and Anna hide in a car trunk, but delays doom Anna. At the border, a grief-stricken Jutta blames Robert; distraught, he leaps from the bridge, surviving to face his guilt. A film banned in the GDR.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 13, 1990 35 years ago
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Risiko about?

On a West German Autobahn, Robert plummets from a bridge and is hospitalized. As he recovers, he flashes back to a Bulgarian holiday where he met Jutta and her uncle Lothar, who’d ordered a West ...

Who directed Risiko?

Risiko was directed by Helmut Krätzig.

When was Risiko released?

Risiko was released on May 13, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Risiko?

The main cast of Risiko includes Udo Schenk, Marina Krogull, Horst Drinda, Otto Mellies, Peter Reusse.