The Illegal
Set in the shattered aftermath of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows Stefan, a young man who is arrested for desertion and cast into the country’s clandestine labor market. As he seeks to forge a new life, he confronts not only the struggle to survive but a world where trust is scarce and every action carries immense risk. Through Stefan’s journey, the film examines power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the grip of an unforgiving system. Gritty and authentic, Der Illegale offers a stark look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany amid political tension and social upheaval.
Director(s)
Günter Gräwert
Cast & Crew
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Günter Gräwert is the director of The Illegal.
The cast of The Illegal includes Herbert Fux as Klara, Friedrich G. Beckhaus as Swetlakow, Heinz Meier as Leberecht, Gustav Knuth as General Alexander Korotkow, Wolfgang Weiser as Michailoff, Herbert Fleischmann as Oberst Nowak, Götz George as Nikolai Grunwaldt aka Kurt Blohm, Vera Tschechowa as Katharina Feldmann, Franz Rudnick as Sergejewitsch, Rainer Penkert as Colonel Berthauld, Wilfried Klaus as Erster KGB-Mann, Rolf Boysen as Oberleutnant Sergej Mossewnin, and more.
Episodes run about 1h 30 mins. The total runtime is about 4h 30 mins.
The Illegal was released in 1972.
The Illegal is listed under Drama on Fanbiz.
The Illegal has 1 season and 3 episodes on Fanbiz. Available seasons include Season 1.
