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10.0 1 Seasons • 3 Episodes

The Illegal - Season 1

Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is rare, and every action carries immense risks. Through Stefan's journey, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the clutches of an unforgiving system. The Illegal is a gritty and realistic look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany during a time of political tension and social upheaval.

Top Cast

  • Götz George

    Götz George

    Nikolai Grunwaldt aka Kurt Blohm

  • Vera Tschechowa

    Vera Tschechowa

    Katharina Feldmann

  • Gustav Knuth

    Gustav Knuth

    General Alexander Korotkow

  • Heinz Meier

    Heinz Meier

    Leberecht

  • Franz Rudnick

    Franz Rudnick

    Sergejewitsch

  • Herbert Fleischmann

    Herbert Fleischmann

    Oberst Nowak

  • Rainer Penkert

    Rainer Penkert

    Colonel Berthauld

  • Friedrich G. Beckhaus

    Friedrich G. Beckhaus

    Swetlakow

  • Wilfried Klaus

    Wilfried Klaus

    Erster KGB-Mann

Overview

Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is rare, and every action carries immense risks. Through Stefan's journey, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the clutches of an unforgiving system. The Illegal is a gritty and realistic look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany during a time of political tension and social upheaval.

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