The Million Game
1970, German. Directed by Tom Toelle.
A candidate in a game show is hunted by three men. He will get a Million DMark, if he survives for a week; the hunters will get the money, if they can kill the candidate. The audience of the show is watching the transmissions of twenty camera teams filming the hunt. The showmaster appeals to the TV-viewers to help either the candidate or the hunters, whomever they want.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Tom ToelleDirector
- Jörg PlevaBernhard Lotz
- Dieter Thomas HeckShowmaster Thilo Uhlenhorst
- Friedrich SchütterMoulian ( Chef von TETV )
- Dieter HallervordenKöhler ( Chef der Köhlerbande )
- Theo FinkHänsel ( Mitglied der Köhlerbande )
- Josef FröhlichWitte ( Mitglied der Köhlerbande )
- Peter Schulze-RohrZiegler
- Annemarie SchradiekMutter Lotz
- Elisabeth WiedemannFrau Steinfuhrt
- Andrea GrosskeFrau Grote
- Brigitte Kortmanno.A.
- Suzanne RoquetteClaudia von Hohenheim
Details
- Released
- 18 October 1970
- Original title
- Das Millionenspiel
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Wolfgang Menge, Tom Toelle
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What The Million Game is based on
The Million Game is based on The Prize of Peril (1958) by Robert Sheckley, published by Bantam Books.
1958
The Prize of Peril
By Robert Sheckley
Published by Bantam Books
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The Million Game: quick answers
Is The Million Game worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Million Game?
The Million Game runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Million Game have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Million Game. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Million Game parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Million Game yet.
Which OTT platform is The Million Game on?
The Million Game isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 October 1970. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Million Game?
If you liked The Million Game, try Megaboa, Meltdown: Days of Destruction, Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods.
Who directed The Million Game?
The Million Game (1970) was directed by Tom Toelle and stars Jörg Pleva, Dieter Thomas Heck, Friedrich Schütter.
What is The Million Game based on?
The Million Game is based on The Prize of Peril (1958) by Robert Sheckley, published by Bantam Books.