Stankowskis Millions
Originally released in 2011. Stankowskis Millions is a tv movie/comedy film. directed by Franziska Meyer Price. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wolfgang Stumph, Christian Tramitz, and Jörg Schüttauf
Synopsis
In 1991, the mood in East Germany is gloomy. Unemployment and poverty among the population in the GDR are high. Many people blame the Treuhand for the misery. Werner Stankowski, a trained computer scientist and computer specialist, is unable to find work despite hundreds of applications. His wife considers him a failure and leaves him for a rich man from the West. Only his best friend Rudi, who is also unemployed, sticks by him. Rudi's wife Gerda keeps the family afloat with a poorly performing erotic mail order business. Werner then gets a job interview with a computer company in Munich. The Wessis denounce Werner during the interview and humiliate him with Stasi slogans.....
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wolfgang Stumph
as Werner Stankowski
Christian Tramitz
as René Vonderecken
Jörg Schüttauf
as Rudi Kloske
Petra Kleinert
as Iris Stankowski
Gustav Peter Wöhler
as Gunter Novak
Floriane Daniel
as Anja Brokämper
Gerit Kling
as Petra Kloske
Karin Thaler
as Veronika Datzmeyer
Frederick Lau
as Frank Kramer
Laura-Charlotte Syniawa
as Laura Stankowski
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stankowskis Millions about?
In 1991, the mood in East Germany is gloomy. Unemployment and poverty among the population in the GDR are high. Many people blame the Treuhand for the misery. Werner Stankowski, a trained computer ...
Who directed Stankowskis Millions?
Stankowskis Millions was directed by Franziska Meyer Price.
How long is Stankowskis Millions?
Stankowskis Millions has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Stankowskis Millions released?
Stankowskis Millions was released on October 3, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stankowskis Millions?
The main cast of Stankowskis Millions includes Wolfgang Stumph, Christian Tramitz, Jörg Schüttauf, Petra Kleinert, Gustav Peter Wöhler.