The Blue One
1994, German. Directed by Lienhard Wawrzyn.
In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who after many years is about to be promoted in the highest government ranks. He is anxious to maintain a squeaky clean image. His daughter is Isabelle. The young and friendly Kalle returns after spending many years in jail for his escape attempts. He doesn't know exactly who blew the whistle, but his friend Skrodt is definitely under suspicion. Kalle returns to ostensibly renew the friendship and to see Isabelle whom he loves. The duplicitous friendship between the two men becomes the main focus of the story which features interesting plot twists at the end.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Lienhard WawrzynDirector
- Manfred KrugOtto Skrodt
- Ulrich MüheKarl 'Kalle' Kaminski
- Meret BeckerIsabelle Skrodt
- Klaus ManchenFührungsoffizier Werner
- Marijam AgischewaMandy Skrodt
- Hanns ZischlerMinister
- Margret VölkerBriefträgerin
- Jean Claude MawilaMartin - Isabelles Freund
- Lienhard WawrzynStasi-Oberst Baum
- Michael ChristianGeneral Pohlschröder
- Anette HellwigHeidi Pohlschröder
- Ralf HirschArchivar
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1994
- Original title
- Der Blaue
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Lienhard Wawrzyn
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The Blue One runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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If you liked The Blue One, try The Lives of Others, Barbara, Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything.
Who directed The Blue One?
The Blue One (1994) was directed by Lienhard Wawrzyn and stars Manfred Krug, Ulrich Mühe, Meret Becker.