TV series
Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy
1986, German, on Das Erste. Created by Bernhard Sinkel.
Follows two wealthy families in Germany during the first half of the 20th century. One of them is German, the other one Jewish.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 120 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 23 November 1986
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Bernhard SinkelCreator
- Burt LancasterGeheimrat Carl Julius Deutz · 4 ep
- Rüdiger VoglerUlrich Deutz · 4 ep
- Julie ChristieCharlotte Deutz · 4 ep
- Dieter LaserFriedrich Deutz · 4 ep
- Bruno GanzHeinrich Beck · 4 ep
- Tina EngelLuise Deutz · 4 ep
- Burkhard HeylCast · 4 ep
- Herbert GrönemeyerGeorg Deutz · 4 ep
- Katharina ThalbachCast · 4 ep
- Martin BenrathBankier Bernheim · 4 ep
- Hannes JaenickeMax Bernheim · 4 ep
- Laura MoranteJudith Bernheim · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 November 1986
- Last aired
- 23 November 1986
- Network
- Das Erste
- Original title
- Väter und Söhne - Eine deutsche Tragödie
- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Type
- Miniseries
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Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy: quick answers
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How many seasons of Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy are there?
Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 120 minutes each.
Is Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy finished?
Yes. Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy?
If you liked Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy, try The Vow, The First 48, Space Race.
Who created Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy?
Fathers and Sons: A German Tragedy was created by Bernhard Sinkel and stars Burt Lancaster, Rüdiger Vogler, Julie Christie.