The Tunnel
Originally released in 2001. The Tunnel is a drama/thriller film. directed by Roland Suso Richter. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, and Sebastian Koch
Synopsis
Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 2001
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (107 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heino Ferch
as Harry Melchior
Nicolette Krebitz
as Friederike " Fritzi " Scholz
Sebastian Koch
as Matthis Hiller
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Lotte Lohmann
Claudia Michelsen
as Carola Hiller
Felix Eitner
as Fred von Klausnitz
Mehmet Kurtuluş
as Vittorio Castanza
Heinrich Schmieder
as Theo Lohmann
Uwe Kockisch
as Oberst Krüger
Karin Baal
as Marianne von Krausnitz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Sat.1
- teamWorx
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tunnel about?
Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard undergroun...
Who directed The Tunnel?
The Tunnel was directed by Roland Suso Richter.
How long is The Tunnel?
The Tunnel has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was The Tunnel released?
The Tunnel was released on January 21, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tunnel?
The main cast of The Tunnel includes Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara, Claudia Michelsen.
Is The Tunnel worth watching?
The Tunnel has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 107 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.