Wambo (2001): Cast
Wambo is a 2001 drama directed by Jo Baier, starring Jürgen Tarrach as Herbert Stieglmeier, Justus von Dohnányi and Florian Lukas. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
German What Is Wambo About?
The premise of Wambo without spoilers.
The film chronicles the life and 1990 murder of celebrated Bavarian actor Walter Sedlmayr, who spent his career concealing his homosexual orientation. Told through the eyes of his colleagues, it blends narrative and documentary‑style interviews, and also examines his BDSM interests.
Wambo Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- actor
- s&m
- suspicion
- innkeeper
- popularity
- quarrel
- spanking
- masochist
- german abroad
- blood
- beer
- rear nudity
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- male diva
- servant
- haunted by the past
- taxi driver
- sexuality
- flogging
- catholicism
- talking to oneself in a mirror
- secretiveness
- discontent
- munich germany
- mother son relationship
- private secretary
- murder
- gay interest
- closeted homosexual
- based on true story
Wambo Cast & Characters
Jürgen Tarrach leads the cast as Herbert Stieglmeier, with Justus von Dohnányi as Siegfried Hühnerberg and Florian Lukas as Clemens. Directed by Jo Baier; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jo Baier
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Jürgen Tarrach as Herbert Stieglmeier - Justus von Dohnányi as Siegfried Hühnerberg
- Florian Lukas as Clemens
- Steffen Wink as Ferdi Tummler
Also Starring in Wambo
· 10 more- Jan Niklas Dr. Fischer
- Paulus Manker Richard Stieglmeier
- Christian Doermer Ministerpräsident
- David Scheller Slavko
- Anne Bennent o.A.
- Heribert Sasse o.A.
- Bettina Redlich Amalie
- Alexander Lutz Amadeus
- Ruth Drexel Mama Stieglmeier
- Rosemarie Gerstenberg Tante Rita
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Wambo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Wambo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wambo?
Wambo runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Wambo released?
Wambo was released on May 13, 2001.
Who directed Wambo?
Wambo was directed by Jo Baier.
More films by Jo Baier Who is in the cast of Wambo?
Wambo stars Jürgen Tarrach as Herbert Stieglmeier, Justus von Dohnányi as Siegfried Hühnerberg and Florian Lukas as Clemens, among 14 credited actors.
Does Wambo have a post-credit scene?
No. Wambo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Wambo in?
The original language of Wambo is German.
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