Der achte Tag
1990 · 1h 39m · N/A
Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Directed by
Reinhard Münster
,
Hansjoachim Krietsch
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Reinhard Münster Director
- Hansjoachim Krietsch Director
- Katharina Thalbach as Vera Pukall
- Hans Christian Blech as Dr. Svoboda
- Heinz Hoenig as Holger
- Peter Simonischek as Volker de Vries
- Hannelore Elsner as Frau De Vries
- Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp as Hamacher
- Lukas Ammann as Prof. Wagner
- Ulrich Pleitgen Cast
- Nicolette Krebitz Cast
- Rosalinde Renn Cast
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