Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos (1986)
The autobiographical portrait of Theo Berger, who gained notoriety as the king of burglaries and escapes and spent most of his life in prison. His criminal career includes over 150 crimes committed since the age of 18. Theo Berger was sentenced twice to 15 years and twice to preventive detention. The film was made during his parole, which he received after contracting leukemia. But less than six months after filming was completed, Theo Berger was arrested again. Unprepared for a life in freedom, he was involved in a bank robbery. He was sentenced to a further 12 years in prison.
Director: Oliver Herbrich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: October 28, 1986
Cast
- Theo Berger - Self
- Detlev Kügow - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ludolph Weyer
Editing: Romy Schumann
Production: Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München, Oliver Herbrich Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
burglar, true crime
More Films by Director: Oliver Herbrich
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos about?
- The autobiographical portrait of Theo Berger, who gained notoriety as the king of burglaries and escapes and spent most of his life in prison. His criminal career includes over 150 crimes committed since the age of 18. Theo Berger was sentenced twice to 15 years and twice to preventive detention. The film was made during his parole, which he received after contracting leukemia. But less than six months after filming was completed, Theo Berger was arrested again. Unprepared for a life in freedom, he was involved in a bank robbery. He was sentenced to a further 12 years in prison.
- Who directed Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos?
- Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos was directed by Oliver Herbrich.
- Who stars in Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos?
- Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos stars Theo Berger, Detlev Kügow.
- How long is Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos?
- Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos?
- Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos is a Documentary film.
- Where was Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos produced?
- Der Al Capone vom Donaumoos was produced in Germany.