Adam’s Eight (2026)
Adam's Eight tells the remarkable true story of Karl Adam — a visionary rowing coach who, in 1950s Germany, brought together a group of underdogs and turned them into champions. Within just three years, his team defied all odds and won Olympic gold in Rome in 1960.
Director: Hannu Salonen
Genre: Drama
Release Date: September 17, 2026
Cast
- Oliver Masucci - Karl Adam
- Felix Kammerer - Hans Lenk
- Svenja Jung - Ulla
- Leonard Kunz - Manfred Rullfs
- Nick Romeo Reimann - Moritz von Groddeck
- Vito Wiesner - Willi Padge
- Leon Kleinschmidt
- Jakob Schmölzer
- Till Neumann
- Oscar Krause
Screenplay
Production: Ninety-Minute Film, Sunday Filmproduktion, Majestic Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
olympic games, based on true story, olympic history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Adam’s Eight about?
- Adam's Eight tells the remarkable true story of Karl Adam — a visionary rowing coach who, in 1950s Germany, brought together a group of underdogs and turned them into champions. Within just three years, his team defied all odds and won Olympic gold in Rome in 1960.
- Who directed Adam’s Eight?
- Adam’s Eight was directed by Hannu Salonen.
- Who stars in Adam’s Eight?
- Adam’s Eight stars Oliver Masucci, Felix Kammerer, Svenja Jung, Leonard Kunz, Nick Romeo Reimann, Vito Wiesner.
- What genre is Adam’s Eight?
- Adam’s Eight is a Drama film.
- Where was Adam’s Eight produced?
- Adam’s Eight was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Adam’s Eight?
- The themes of Adam’s Eight include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.