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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial (1986): Cast

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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial is a 1986 historical drama directed by Reinhard Hauff, starring Ulrich Tukur as Andreas Baader, Therese Affolter and Sabine Wegner. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Reinhard Hauff
Genres
History , Crime , Drama , Action
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial About?

The premise of The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial without spoilers.

Stefan Aust, the journalist behind the nonfiction work Der Baader‑Meinhof‑Komplex, supplied the screenplay for Reinhard Hauff’s controversial feature film that dramatizes the infamous 1975 trial of RAF terrorists Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof, Gudrun Ensslin and Jan‑Bernd Raspe. Held in the high‑security Stammheim prison, the proceedings lasted 192 days and concluded with lifetime imprisonment for every defendant.

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Cast & crew

The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial Cast & Characters

Ulrich Tukur leads the cast as Andreas Baader, with Therese Affolter as Ulrike Meinhof and Sabine Wegner as Gudrun Ensslin. Directed by Reinhard Hauff; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Reinhard Hauff

More films directed by Reinhard Hauff: Linie 1, Linie 1, The Man on the Wall and Knife in the Head.

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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Stammheim: Die Baader-Meinhof-Gruppe vor Gericht” and “Stammheim: Baader-Meinhof-gruppen inför rätta”.

Also known as
  • Stammheim: Die Baader-Meinhof-Gruppe vor Gericht
  • Stammheim: Baader-Meinhof-gruppen inför rätta
  • Stammheim - Il caso Baader-Meinhof
  • Stammheim, el proceso
  • 审判
  • Штаммхайм

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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial?

The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial released?

The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial was released on January 30, 1986.

Who directed The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial?

The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial was directed by Reinhard Hauff.

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Who is in the cast of The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial?

The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial stars Ulrich Tukur as Andreas Baader, Therese Affolter as Ulrike Meinhof and Sabine Wegner as Gudrun Ensslin, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial have a post-credit scene?

No. The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial in?

The original language of The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial is German.

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