The Tunnel (2001)

Cast

• Heino Ferch - Harry Melchior
• Nicolette Krebitz - Friederike " Fritzi " Scholz
• Sebastian Koch - Matthis Hiller
• Alexandra Maria Lara - Lotte Lohmann
• Claudia Michelsen - Carola Hiller
• Felix Eitner - Fred von Klausnitz
• Mehmet Kurtuluş - Vittorio Castanza
• Heinrich Schmieder - Theo Lohmann
• Uwe Kockisch - Oberst Krüger
• Karin Baal - Marianne von Krausnitz

Screenplay

• Johannes W. Betz (Screenplay)

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.