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Release Year2016
Runtime1 Season
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorKen Follett
WritersAnnette Simon
TypeWeb Series
Rating3.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDie Pfeiler der Macht
About Die Pfeiler der Macht
England, 19th century: Seth Pilaster runs one of the most influential banking houses in the kingdom. When Hugh Pilaster, the capable and talented youngest member of the family, realizes that he has no chance against his less talented cousin on the career ladder due to family circumstances, he tries to drown his frustration in the dive bars of London's working-class districts. There he falls in love with poor Maisie. However, as he sees no prospects for either his professional future or his love for Maisie, he first goes to America, only to return six years later as a successful banker. To make matters worse, Maisie is now married to Hugh's best friend and the balance of power has also changed fundamentally.
Directed by Ken Follett, Die Pfeiler der Macht leans on a strong ensemble — Jeanette Hein, Axel Milberg, Albrecht Schuch — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2016.
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