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Abgehauen

1998Movie1 h 30 min

DramaTV Movie
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A tense, moving tv movie movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

The movie tells a true story in the life of well-known German actor Manfred Krug. Living in the German Democratic Republic he is forced to leave the country after protesting against the expatriation of singer/songwriter Wolf Biermann in 1976.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical Account
  • Political Repression
  • East German Experience
  • Artist's Resistance
  • Social Injustice
  • Personal Freedom
  • Authentic Portrayal
  • Period Piece

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Frank Beyer
Written by
Manfred Krug, Frank Beyer, Ulrich Plenzdorf
Produced by
Norbert Sauer

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Facts

June 3, 1998 · 1 h 30 min · TV Movie, Drama

Released
June 3, 1998
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Abgehauen worth watching?"

Questions about Abgehauen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Abgehauen worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Abgehauen plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Abgehauen in English?

German

No, it was made in German.