The Tunnel (2001)

The Tunnel (2001) poster

Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.

Director: Roland Suso Richter
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander
Cinematography: Martin Langer
Editing: Peter R. Adam
Production: Sat.1, teamWorx
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Void of Despair and No Escape, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island

Keywords

berlin, germany, escape, berlin wall, german democratic republic, border, german-german border, escape agent, east berlin, west berlin, tunnel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tunnel about?
Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.
Who directed The Tunnel?
The Tunnel was directed by Roland Suso Richter.
Who stars in The Tunnel?
The Tunnel stars Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara, Claudia Michelsen, Felix Eitner.
How long is The Tunnel?
The Tunnel has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
What genre is The Tunnel?
The Tunnel is a Drama, Thriller film.
Where was The Tunnel produced?
The Tunnel was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Tunnel?
The themes of The Tunnel include: Void of Despair and No Escape, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island.