Der achte Tag
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A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.
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Cast
21 people
Katharina Thalbach
Vera Pukall
Known for
The Signal
The Tin Drum
Hans Christian Blech
Dr. Svoboda
Known for
Wrong Move
Giordano Bruno
Heinz Hoenig
Holger
Known for
Das Boot
Das Boot
Peter Simonischek
Volker de Vries
Known for
Toni Erdmann
Emerald Green
Hannelore Elsner
Mrs. de Vries
Known for
100 Things
Cherry Blossoms
Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp
Hamacher
Also in
Abschnitt 40
Ein Haus für uns
Lukas Ammann
Prof. Wagner
Known for
Day of Anger
Ulrich Pleitgen
Dittmann
Also in
Familie Dr. Kleist
Die Kinder
Nicolette Krebitz
Sylvie
Known for
The Tunnel
A Stork's Journey
Rosalinde Renn
Carola Stein
Also in
The Moor's Head
The Molesters
Klaus Pohl
Mr. Brauneck
Known for
Hannah Arendt
Karin Drache-Fares
Mrs. Brauneck
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Reinhard Münster Director · Günther Fischer Composer Axel Block Cinematographer
First release June 30, 1990 · Produced in Germany
Production
Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion
Production
Germany
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Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · June 30, 1990
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No release date listed for United States.
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