Planet of the Tapes (2019): Cast & Plot
Planet of the Tapes is a 2019 documentary directed by Laurent Ohmansiek, starring Fred Williamson, Jörg Buttgereit and Oliver Kalkofe. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Laurent Ohmansiek
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Turbine Medien
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Planet of the Tapes About?
The premise of Planet of the Tapes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Documentary about the rise of the Video Home System in Germany.
Planet of the Tapes Cast
Fred Williamson leads the cast, with Jörg Buttgereit and Oliver Kalkofe. Directed by Laurent Ohmansiek; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Laurent Ohmansiek
- Fred Williamson as themselves
- Jörg Buttgereit as themselves
- Oliver Kalkofe as themselves
- Timo Rose as themselves
Also Starring in Planet of the Tapes
· 13 more- Rainer Brandt Themselves
- Thilo Gosejohann Themselves
- Torsten Sträter Themselves
- Kai Krick Themselves
- Marcus Stiglegger Themselves
- Mike Hunter Themselves
- Hennes Bender Themselves
- Gerry Streberg Themselves
- Graf Haufen Themselves
- Dennis Kortmann Themselves
- Chuck Bronson Themselves
- Michael Cholewa Themselves
- Enzo Sciotti Themselves
Planet of the Tapes Plot Summary
What happens in Planet of the Tapes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two colossal interplanetary ships, the Galliott and the Argos, push into deep space after receiving a distress beacon from Aura, a planet shrouded in a dense, shifting fog. As they attempt to land, an unseen force takes hold of the Argos crew, driving them to kill one another in a brutal fury. Only Captain Markary manages to resist the influence long enough to force his fellow sailors off the doomed ship, buying precious time for the surviving crew.
Full summary
The whole story of Planet of the Tapes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Planet of the Tapes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the captain who resists the possession aboard the Argos?
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Planet of the Tapes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Planet of the Tapes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Planet of the Tapes?
Planet of the Tapes runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Planet of the Tapes released?
Planet of the Tapes was released on December 20, 2019.
Who directed Planet of the Tapes?
Planet of the Tapes was directed by Laurent Ohmansiek.
Who is in the cast of Planet of the Tapes?
Planet of the Tapes stars Fred Williamson, Jörg Buttgereit and Oliver Kalkofe, among 17 credited actors.
Does Planet of the Tapes have a post-credit scene?
No. Planet of the Tapes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Planet of the Tapes in?
The original language of Planet of the Tapes is German.
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