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Escape from East Berlin

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★ 5.9(18)19621h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Siodmak
Release date: 1962-10-22
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hans Albin Filmproduktion

Escape from East Berlin — trailer

About Escape from East Berlin

Escape from East Berlin is a 1962 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Siodmak, starring Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann and Werner Klemperer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape from East Berlin in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.

Cast

Don Murray

Kurt Schröder

Christine Kaufmann

Erika Jürgens

Werner Klemperer

Walter Brunner

Ingrid van Bergen

Ingeborg Schröder

Edith Schultze-Westrum

Frau Schröder

Bruno Fritz

Uncle Albert

Maria Tober

Marga

Horst Janson

Günther Jürgens

Carl Schell

Major Eckhardt

Anita Kupsch

Bambi

Helma Seitz

Frau Jürgens

Kai Fischer

Heidi Eckhardt

Themes & keywords

berlin, germanyberlin wallcold wareast berlinwest berlinfamily relationshipstunnel construction1960s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from East Berlin in Norway?+

Escape from East Berlin is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Norway. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Escape from East Berlin on Netflix?+

Escape from East Berlin is not on Netflix in Norway right now.

How long is Escape from East Berlin?+

Escape from East Berlin has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Escape from East Berlin?+

Escape from East Berlin stars Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann, Werner Klemperer, Ingrid van Bergen and Edith Schultze-Westrum.

When did Escape from East Berlin come out?+

Escape from East Berlin is a 1962 movie directed by Robert Siodmak.

What genre is Escape from East Berlin?+

Escape from East Berlin is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Escape from East Berlin?+

Escape from East Berlin was directed by Robert Siodmak.