Die Abfahrer (1978): Cast
Die Abfahrer is a 1978 comedy directed by Adolf Winkelmann, starring Detlev Quandt as Atze, Tana Schanzara and Ludger Schnieder. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Adolf Winkelmann
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Die Abfahrer About?
The premise of Die Abfahrer without spoilers.
Unemployed Atze, freshly graduated Lutz, and foreign‑born Sulli spend their days loitering in a backyard after Atze is fired, Lutz is passed over for a job, and Sulli can’t secure an apprenticeship. Bored and mocked by neighbours, they impulsively steal a fully loaded furniture van. What begins as a quick test drive turns into a wild escape, drawing the suspicion of locals, police, and a determined neighbourhood crew determined to catch the trespassers.
Die Abfahrer Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- truck driving
- west germany
- ruhrgebiet
- hitchhiker
- aimlessness
- driving around
- escape
- 1970s
- unemployed youth
- stolen vehicle
- unemployment
- truck
+1 more Show fewer
- outsider
Die Abfahrer Cast & Characters
Detlev Quandt leads the cast as Atze, with Tana Schanzara as Mutter von Lutz and Ludger Schnieder as Lutz. Directed by Adolf Winkelmann; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Adolf Winkelmann
- Detlev Quandt as Atze
- Tana Schanzara as Mutter von Lutz
- Ludger Schnieder as Lutz
- Anastasios Avgeris as Sulli
Also Starring in Die Abfahrer
· 4 more- Hermann Lause Hermann
- Betti Eiermann Emils Frau
- Beate Brockstedt Svea
- Otto Schnelling Emil
More from Adolf Winkelmann
More films directed by Adolf Winkelmann: Young Light, North Curve, Peng! Du bist tot! and A Lot of Coal.
Cars in Die Abfahrer
19 cars on screen, including the 1966 Henschel F 141 and the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 1632 NG.
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1966 Henschel F 141 Main role -
1973 Mercedes-Benz 1632 NG Important role -
1970 Mercedes-Benz LP 608 LP 7,5t Important role -
1976 Citroën GS X2 Minor role
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Die Abfahrer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Die Abfahrer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Die Abfahrer?
Die Abfahrer runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Die Abfahrer released?
Die Abfahrer was released on November 9, 1978.
Who directed Die Abfahrer?
Die Abfahrer was directed by Adolf Winkelmann.
More films by Adolf Winkelmann Who is in the cast of Die Abfahrer?
Die Abfahrer stars Detlev Quandt as Atze, Tana Schanzara as Mutter von Lutz and Ludger Schnieder as Lutz, among 8 credited actors.
Does Die Abfahrer have a post-credit scene?
No. Die Abfahrer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Die Abfahrer in?
The original language of Die Abfahrer is German.
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