Movie

The Mistake

★ 4.7(6)19921h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Heiner Carow
Release date: 1992-03-19
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion

About The Mistake

The Mistake is a 1992 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Heiner Carow, starring Angelica Domröse, Gottfried John and Dagmar Manzel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mistake in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It is 1988. Jacob, from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth in East Germany. When they secretly meet in East Berlin, it seems the Stasi (secret police) knows about it. When Jacob visits her village, someone informs on him and he is deported. Elisabeth knows who begrudges her this love and takes her revenge. Critics note that in this film, director Heiner Carow revisits the themes of his 1972 smash hit, The Legend of Paul and Paula, which became a cult film throughout Germany.

Cast

Angelica Domröse

Elisabeth Bosch

Gottfried John

Jacob Alain

Dagmar Manzel

Regina Bosch

Katja Paryla

Lilo Utikal

Jörg Gudzuhn

Reimelt

Günter Schubert

Dirk Kummer

Christine Harbort

Gertraud Kreissig

Erika Straßburger

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mistake in Mexico?+

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Is The Mistake on Netflix?+

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How long is The Mistake?+

The Mistake has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Mistake?+

The Mistake stars Angelica Domröse, Gottfried John, Dagmar Manzel, Katja Paryla and Jörg Gudzuhn.

When did The Mistake come out?+

The Mistake is a 1992 movie directed by Heiner Carow.

What genre is The Mistake?+

The Mistake is Drama film.

Who directed The Mistake?+

The Mistake was directed by Heiner Carow.