The Tunnel(2001)
Overview
Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.
Director
Roland Suso Richter
Studio
Sat.1
Cast
Heino Ferch
as Harry Melchior
Nicolette Krebitz
as Friederike " Fritzi " Scholz
Sebastian Koch
as Matthis Hiller
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Lotte Lohmann
Claudia Michelsen
as Carola Hiller
Felix Eitner
as Fred von Klausnitz
Mehmet Kurtuluş
as Vittorio Castanza
Heinrich Schmieder
as Theo Lohmann
Uwe Kockisch
as Oberst Krüger
Karin Baal
as Marianne von Krausnitz
Dorothea Moritz
as Hermine
Wolf-Dietrich Sprenger
as Fotograf Grüner
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
2h 30m
Language
German
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Sat.1 • teamWorx
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Where can I watch The Tunnel?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Tunnel (2001).
What is The Tunnel about?▼
Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.
Who directed The Tunnel?▼
The Tunnel was directed by Roland Suso Richter and released in 2001. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Tunnel?▼
The Tunnel has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
Who stars in The Tunnel?▼
The cast of The Tunnel includes Heino Ferch as Harry Melchior, Nicolette Krebitz as Friederike " Fritzi " Scholz, Sebastian Koch as Matthis Hiller, Alexandra Maria Lara as Lotte Lohmann, Claudia Michelsen as Carola Hiller and more.
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