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The Tunnel (German: Der Tunnel) is a made-for-television German film released in 2001 and loosely based on true events in Berlin following the closing of the East German border in August 1961 and the subsequent construction of the Berlin Wall.
Jan 21, 2001 · The Tunnel: Directed by Roland Suso Richter. With Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara. During the Cold War, Germany was divided into two states - East and West. This epic story tells about their dramatic connections.
- (6.4K)
- Drama, History, Thriller
- Roland Suso Richter
- 2001-01-21
Suddenly, a small tunnel becomes a major engineering undertaking. East German swimmer Harry Melchior (Heino Ferch) escapes to West Berlin in 1961, but is forced to leave his family behind.
- (25)
- Roland Suso Richter
- TV-14
- Heino Ferch
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- Ramzi Abed
- Bloodshot Pictures
- Casey Wickson
This epic story tells about their dramatic connections. Based on a true story a group of East Berliners escaping to the West. Harry Melchior was a champion East German swimmer at odds with the system under which he has already been imprisoned.
Der Tunnel is a made-for-television German film released in 2001 and loosely based on true events in Berlin following. the closing of the East German border in August 1961 and the subsequent construction of the Berlin Wall. Roland Suso Richter directed the film. The theatrical release is 20 minutes shorter than the original television version.
Solid, engaging film on an elaborate escape to the Western Block in Berlin via a tunnel, The Tunnel is a entertaining, gripping, dramatic thriller with rousing performances and accomplished direction. The Tunnel is a simple, but convincing affair in what it does with its story.
