TV series
The Illegal
1972, German, on ZDF.
Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is rare, and every action carries immense risks. Through Stefan's journey, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the clutches of an unforgiving system. The Illegal is a gritty and realistic look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany during a time of political tension and social upheaval.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 96 min
- Status
- Ended in 1972
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 7 October 1972
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Götz GeorgeNikolai Grunwaldt aka Kurt Blohm · 3 ep
- Vera TschechowaKatharina Feldmann · 3 ep
- Gustav KnuthGeneral Alexander Korotkow · 3 ep
- Heinz MeierLeberecht · 3 ep
- Franz RudnickSergejewitsch · 3 ep
- Herbert FleischmannOberst Nowak · 3 ep
- Rainer PenkertColonel Berthauld · 3 ep
- Friedrich G. BeckhausSwetlakow · 3 ep
- Wilfried KlausErster KGB-Mann · 3 ep
- Rolf BoysenOberleutnant Sergej Mossewnin · 3 ep
- Wolfgang WeiserMichailoff · 3 ep
- Hans UlrichTschumakow · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 October 1972
- Last aired
- 7 October 1972
- Network
- ZDF
- Original title
- Der Illegale
- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Illegal: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Illegal are there?
The Illegal has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 96 minutes each.
Is The Illegal finished?
Yes. The Illegal ended in 1972, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Illegal suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Illegal?
If you liked The Illegal, try Allegiance, The Old Man, PONIES.