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Die vierte Gewalt (2016): Cast

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Die vierte Gewalt is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Brigitte Bertele, starring Benno Fürmann as Jan Schulte, Mercedes Müller and Franziska Weisz. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Die vierte Gewalt (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Brigitte Bertele
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
German
Studio
NDR
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Die vierte Gewalt About?

The premise of Die vierte Gewalt without spoilers.

Freelance journalist Jan Schulte seeks a position at the online portal of “Die Republik” newspaper in Berlin when he uncovers a potential scandal involving the federal minister of health. Evidence suggests she improperly influenced her brother’s placement on a heart transplant waiting list. When a colleague questions the authenticity of the material, and the newspaper’s editor and publisher block publication, Schulte continues his investigation, delving into the actions of state secretary Katharina Pflüger and political advisor Frank Gruber. His evidence is then stolen, and a rival tabloid publishes the story.

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Cast & crew

Die vierte Gewalt Cast & Characters

Benno Fürmann leads the cast as Jan Schulte, with Mercedes Müller as Tochter von Jan Schulte and Franziska Weisz as Dr. Katharina Pflüger. Directed by Brigitte Bertele; 18 actors are credited in all.

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More from Brigitte Bertele

One more film directed by Brigitte Bertele: Nacht vor Augen.

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Details

Die vierte Gewalt Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Le quatrième pouvoir” and “Den fjerde magt”.

Also known as
  • Le quatrième pouvoir
  • Den fjerde magt

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Die vierte Gewalt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Die vierte Gewalt, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Die vierte Gewalt?

Die vierte Gewalt runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Die vierte Gewalt released?

Die vierte Gewalt was released on June 27, 2016.

Who directed Die vierte Gewalt?

Die vierte Gewalt was directed by Brigitte Bertele.

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Who is in the cast of Die vierte Gewalt?

Die vierte Gewalt stars Benno Fürmann as Jan Schulte, Mercedes Müller as Tochter von Jan Schulte and Franziska Weisz as Dr. Katharina Pflüger, among 18 credited actors.

Does Die vierte Gewalt have a post-credit scene?

No. Die vierte Gewalt has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Die vierte Gewalt in?

The original language of Die vierte Gewalt is German.

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