The Robber (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Robber is a 2010 crime thriller directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, starring Andreas Lust as Johann Rettenberger, Franziska Weisz and Markus Schleinzer. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $254,489 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Benjamin Heisenberg
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Robber About?
The premise of The Robber without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A champion marathoner leads a double life as a serial bank robber, sprinting between fixes (and away from police cavalcades) as many as three times a day.
The Robber Cast & Characters
Andreas Lust leads the cast as Johann Rettenberger, with Franziska Weisz as Erika and Markus Schleinzer as Bewährungsbeamter. Directed by Benjamin Heisenberg; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Benjamin Heisenberg
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Andreas Lust as Johann Rettenberger - Franziska Weisz as Erika
- Markus Schleinzer as Bewährungsbeamter
- Johann Bednar as Kommissar Lukas
Also Starring in The Robber
· 4 more- Michael Welz Kommissar Welz
- Peter Vilnai Alter Mann
- Florian Wotruba Markus Kreczi
- Max Edelbacher Kommissar Seidl
More from Benjamin Heisenberg
More films directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, best-rated first: The Robber, Der Prank - April, April! and Superegos.
The Robber Plot Summary
What happens in The Robber from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johann, portrayed by Andreas Lust, is a man with a tumultuous past, having served time in prison for attempted armed robbery. Upon his release, rather than seeking a path to redemption, he chooses to dive headfirst back into a life of crime, using a shotgun and a mask to commit a series of brazen bank heists. Seeking solace and support, Johann moves in with Erika, a compassionate social worker played by Franziska Weisz, and their relationship evolves into something deeper.
Full summary
The whole story of The Robber, scene by scene
The Robber Box Office
The Robber grossed $254,489 worldwide. $83,451 came from the US and Canada and $171,038 (67%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$254.5K
- US & Canada
- $83.5K
- International
- $171K
How Well Do You Know The Robber?
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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What sport is Johann known for excelling at?
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The Robber FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Robber, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Robber?
The Robber runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Robber released?
The Robber was released on February 15, 2010.
Who directed The Robber?
The Robber was directed by Benjamin Heisenberg.
More films by Benjamin Heisenberg Who is in the cast of The Robber?
The Robber stars Andreas Lust as Johann Rettenberger, Franziska Weisz as Erika and Markus Schleinzer as Bewährungsbeamter, among 8 credited actors.
How much did The Robber make at the box office?
The Robber grossed $254,489 worldwide ($83,451 domestic, $171,038 international).
Does The Robber have a post-credit scene?
No. The Robber has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Robber in?
The original language of The Robber is German.
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