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The Illegal

1972Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directors
Günter Gräwert
Written by
Henry Kolarz
Produced by
Ingeborg Janiczek
Music by
Martin Böttcher

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 1972 · October 7, 1972 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 1972
Last aired
October 7, 1972
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Illegal worth watching?"

Questions about The Illegal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Illegal worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.4).

How long does it take to watch The Illegal?

5 h

About 5 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 96 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1972.

Will I feel good after watching The Illegal?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Illegal 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 The Illegal in English?

German

No, it was made in German.