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Pilots (1995): Cast

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Pilots is a 1995 drama directed by Christian Petzold, starring Eleonore Weisgerber as Karin, Nadeshda Brennicke and Udo Schenk. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Pilots (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pilots About?

The premise of Pilots without spoilers.

Drifters follows Karin, a once‑successful cosmetics saleswoman who finds herself growing increasingly dissatisfied with her routine and yearning to abandon it all for a fresh start in Paris. As her frustrations mount, an improbable yet engaging series of events unfolds, leading her down an unexpected path where anything can happen.

Pilots Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • germany
  • young woman
  • saleswoman
  • policeman
  • druggist
  • on the run
  • road movie
  • cosmetics
  • dream
  • paris france
  • love affair
  • boss
+3 more
  • friendship
  • escape
  • convertible
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Cast & crew

Pilots Cast & Characters

Eleonore Weisgerber leads the cast as Karin, with Nadeshda Brennicke as Sophie and Udo Schenk as Junior. Directed by Christian Petzold; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Pilots

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From the director

More from Christian Petzold

More films directed by Christian Petzold, best-rated first: Miroirs No. 3, Phoenix, Barbara and Miroirs No. 3.

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Details

Pilots Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Drifters” and “飞行员”.

Also known as
  • Drifters
  • 飞行员
  • 필로티넨

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FAQ

Pilots FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Pilots?

Pilots runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Pilots released?

Pilots was released on August 6, 1995.

Who directed Pilots?

Pilots was directed by Christian Petzold.

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Who is in the cast of Pilots?

Pilots stars Eleonore Weisgerber as Karin, Nadeshda Brennicke as Sophie and Udo Schenk as Junior, among 18 credited actors.

Does Pilots have a post-credit scene?

No. Pilots has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pilots in?

The original language of Pilots is German.

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