Der achte Tag

Jun 30, 1990

1h 39m

★ 0.0

Overview

A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.

Genres

Science Fiction

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion (VVF)

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Cast

Vera Pukall

Katharina Thalbach

Dr. Svoboda

Hans Christian Blech

Holger

Heinz Hoenig

Volker de Vries

Peter Simonischek

Mrs. de Vries

Hannelore Elsner

Hamacher

Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp

Prof. Wagner

Lukas Ammann

Dittmann

Ulrich Pleitgen

Sylvie

Nicolette Krebitz

Carola Stein

Rosalinde Renn

Mr. Brauneck

Klaus Pohl

Mrs. Brauneck

Karin Drache-Fares

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