Der achte Tag (1990)
A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.
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Cast
Katharina Thalbach
as Vera Pukall
Hans Christian Blech
as Dr. Svoboda
Hans Christian Blech (20 February 1915 – 5 March 1993) was a German film, stage and television character actor who found success in both Germany and Hollywood..
Heinz Hoenig
as Holger
Heinz Hoenig was born on September 24, 1951 in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Germany. He is an actor who participated in over 100 feature films and TV productions., known for Das Boot (1981), Seven Dwar...
Peter Simonischek
as Volker de Vries
Peter Simonischek was an Austrian actor. He was a member of the Burgtheater ensemble from 1999 and was made an honorary member in 2019. From 2002 to 2009, he played the role of Jedermann at the Salzbu...
Hannelore Elsner
as Mrs. de Vries
Hannelore Elsner (born Hannelore Elstner, 26 July 1942 – 21 April 2019) was a German actress with a long career in television and film. She first performed on stage in Munich, and later starred in pop...
Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp
as Hamacher
Director
Reinhard Münster