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Cast
Manfred Zapatka
as Oberleutnant Krafft
Christian Goebel
as Fähnrich Egon Weber
Otto Bolesch
as Dr. Krüger
Kurt Conradi
as Gerichtsrat Wirrmann
Harald Dietl
as Hauptmann Kater
Wolfram Teufel
as Fähnrich Kramer
Christian Rode
as Major Frey
Sigmar Solbach
as Hauptmann Ratshelm
Marek Vašut
as Latte
Thomas Holtzmann
as Generalmajor Modersohn
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1989
Runtime1 Season
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War & Politics
Votes3
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating3.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFabrik der Offiziere
About Fabrik der Offiziere
This is the story of Lieutenant Karl Krafft in the year 1944, when the war was already lost. He was stationed at the Officers Factory. A training school where the cream of the German youth was prepared to fight as soldiers for the fatherland. At the time of his arrival, a murder was committed at this military academy, which was covered up. A crime with political backgrounds, which must be solved by Lieutenant Krafft during the course of the officer training.
Directed by —, Fabrik der Offiziere leans on a strong ensemble — Manfred Zapatka, Christian Goebel, Otto Bolesch — 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 1989.
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