Verlierer (1987): Cast
Verlierer is a 1987 drama directed by Bernd Schadewald, starring Ralf Richter as Richy, Mario Irrek and Campino. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Bernd Schadewald
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- ZDF
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Verlierer About?
The premise of Verlierer without spoilers.
In the gritty 1980s underclass, two rival youth gangs—the Sharks and the Council—wage a relentless turf war. Their battles are steeped in violence, hatred and raw brutality, set to a pounding thrash‑metal soundtrack. As the feud escalates, it culminates in a final one‑on‑one showdown for Richy, the Sharks’ leader.
Verlierer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gang war
- unemployment
- theft
- lack of money
- knife
- stabbed to death
- brother brother relationship
- proles
- junk car
- hangout
- peer group
- hooligan
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- abandoned building
- running away
- dysfunctional family
- leader
- older brother
- teenage boy
- driving around
- ruhrgebiet
- shabby
- dying young
- troubled youth
- alcoholic father
- social discontent
- foot chase
- discontent
- shoplifting
- lack of perspectives
- car packed with people
- run down
- useless
- bleak
- youth gang
- violence
- underdog
- street gang
- rivalry
- juvenile delinquency
- brawl
- beating
- kutte
- drunk
- schnapps
- fire
- bat
- non professional actor
- alcohol
- running
- subway
Verlierer Cast & Characters
Ralf Richter leads the cast as Richy, with Mario Irrek as Mücke and Campino. Directed by Bernd Schadewald; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bernd Schadewald
- Ralf Richter as Richy
- Mario Irrek as Mücke
- Campino
- Miland 'Mille' Petrozza as themselves
Also Starring in Verlierer
· 13 moreMore from Bernd Schadewald
More films directed by Bernd Schadewald: Schicksalsspiel and Der Hammermörder.
Cars in Verlierer
33 cars on screen, including the 1973 Opel Diplomat B and the 1985 Mercedes-Benz W124.
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1973 Opel Diplomat B Main role -
1985 Mercedes-Benz W124 Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116 Minor role -
1982 Opel Rekord Caravan E Minor role
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Verlierer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Verlierer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Verlierer?
Verlierer runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Verlierer released?
Verlierer was released on January 20, 1987.
Who directed Verlierer?
Verlierer was directed by Bernd Schadewald.
More films by Bernd Schadewald Who is in the cast of Verlierer?
Verlierer stars Ralf Richter as Richy, Mario Irrek as Mücke and Campino, among 17 credited actors.
Does Verlierer have a post-credit scene?
No. Verlierer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Verlierer in?
The original language of Verlierer is German.
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