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Starfighter (2015): Cast

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Starfighter is a 2015 drama directed by Miguel Alexandre, starring Frederick Lau as Richie Weichert, Steve Windolf and Picco von Groote. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Starfighter (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Director
Miguel Alexandre
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Starfighter About?

The premise of Starfighter without spoilers.

Set in 1960s Germany, the Bundeswehr adopts the cutting-edge Starfighter jet, making its pilots, like Harry and Richie, national heroes. However, a series of fatal accidents plague the air force, with pilots perishing in crashes. While authorities blame human error, Harry’s wife Betti suspects foul play and, with the support of her friend Helga, begins a determined fight against powerful forces involving politics, the military, and industry.

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Cast & crew

Starfighter Cast & Characters

Frederick Lau leads the cast as Richie Weichert, with Steve Windolf as Harry Schäfer and Picco von Groote as Betti Schäfer. Directed by Miguel Alexandre; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Miguel Alexandre

More films directed by Miguel Alexandre: Black Island, Arthur & Claire, Der Mann mit dem Fagott and A Pirate’s Heart.

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Starfighter Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Starfighter F-104 - enkemageren” and “勇者无畏”.

Also known as
  • Starfighter F-104 - enkemageren
  • 勇者无畏

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FAQ

Starfighter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Starfighter?

Starfighter runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Starfighter released?

Starfighter was released on March 27, 2015.

Who directed Starfighter?

Starfighter was directed by Miguel Alexandre.

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Who is in the cast of Starfighter?

Starfighter stars Frederick Lau as Richie Weichert, Steve Windolf as Harry Schäfer and Picco von Groote as Betti Schäfer, among 13 credited actors.

Does Starfighter have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Starfighter in?

The original language of Starfighter is German.

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