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Der Stich des Skorpion (2004): Cast

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Der Stich des Skorpion is a 2004 drama directed by Stephan Wagner, starring Jörg Schüttauf as Wolfgang Stein, Martina Gedeck and Matthias Brenner. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Der Stich des Skorpion (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Stephan Wagner
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Der Stich des Skorpion About?

The premise of Der Stich des Skorpion without spoilers.

After serving years in Bautzen prison for attempting to flee East Germany, Wolfgang Stein is ransomed by West Germany in 1971 and placed in a reception camp at Unna. There he falls in love with nurse Anne, moves in with her, marries, and she becomes pregnant. Later, his former fellow‑inmate Dieter Michaelis asks him to help an escape for Michaelis’s brother‑in‑law who remains in the GDR.

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Cast & crew

Der Stich des Skorpion Cast & Characters

Jörg Schüttauf leads the cast as Wolfgang Stein, with Martina Gedeck as Anne Stein and Matthias Brenner as Dieter Michaelis. Directed by Stephan Wagner; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Stephan Wagner

More films directed by Stephan Wagner: Merkel: Anatomy of a Crisis, Wer aufgibt ist tot, Harter Brocken and Mord in Eberswalde.

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Cars

Cars in Der Stich des Skorpion

32 cars on screen, including the 1971 Ford Escort MkI and the 1949 Ford Taunus Spezial.

All 32 cars
  • 1971 Ford Escort MkI in Der Stich des Skorpion 1971 Ford Escort MkI Important role
  • 1949 Ford Taunus Spezial in Der Stich des Skorpion 1949 Ford Taunus Spezial Important role
  • Ford Transit Camper MkII in Der Stich des Skorpion Ford Transit Camper MkII Important role
  • Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 in Der Stich des Skorpion Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 Important role
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Der Stich des Skorpion Also Known As

Also known as “Operation Skorpion”.

Also known as
  • Operation Skorpion

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Der Stich des Skorpion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Der Stich des Skorpion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Der Stich des Skorpion?

Der Stich des Skorpion runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Der Stich des Skorpion released?

Der Stich des Skorpion was released on September 26, 2004.

Who directed Der Stich des Skorpion?

Der Stich des Skorpion was directed by Stephan Wagner.

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Who is in the cast of Der Stich des Skorpion?

Der Stich des Skorpion stars Jörg Schüttauf as Wolfgang Stein, Martina Gedeck as Anne Stein and Matthias Brenner as Dieter Michaelis, among 19 credited actors.

Does Der Stich des Skorpion have a post-credit scene?

No. Der Stich des Skorpion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Der Stich des Skorpion in?

The original language of Der Stich des Skorpion is German.

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