A Hero's Death (2001)

It was the biggest escape in the history of the Berlin Wall: in one historic night of October 1964, 57 East-Berliners try their luck through a tunnel into West Berlin. Just before the last few reach the other side, the East German border guards notice the escape and open fire. Remarkably, all the refugees and their escape agents make it out of the tunnel unscathed, but one border guard is dead: 21-year-old officer Egon Schultz.

Director: Britta Wauer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Randa Chahoud
Editing: Berthold Baule
Production: Ziegler Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

escape, propaganda, lie, border patrol, german-german border, border crossing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Hero's Death about?
It was the biggest escape in the history of the Berlin Wall: in one historic night of October 1964, 57 East-Berliners try their luck through a tunnel into West Berlin. Just before the last few reach the other side, the East German border guards notice the escape and open fire. Remarkably, all the refugees and their escape agents make it out of the tunnel unscathed, but one border guard is dead: 21-year-old officer Egon Schultz.
Who directed A Hero's Death?
A Hero's Death was directed by Britta Wauer.
Who stars in A Hero's Death?
A Hero's Death stars Rainer Albertz, Michael Baade, Egon Bahr, Nadine Beyer, Günter Bohnsack, Johannes Fröhner.
How long is A Hero's Death?
A Hero's Death has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is A Hero's Death?
A Hero's Death is a Documentary film.
Where was A Hero's Death produced?
A Hero's Death was produced in Germany.