Der Indianer

Der Indianer

1988 · 97 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary, Drama

Based on the autobiographical notes by Leonhard Lentz the film tells the story of a man who was diagnosed with throat cancer. Besides the progress of the desease this film also focuses on the emotions and insights of the protagonist while being in therapy.

Directed by Rolf Schübel · Written by Leonhard Lentz

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Leonhard Lentz Leonhard Lentz
Peter Striebeck Narrator
Arnhild Classen Nachtschwester
Wiebke Knickrehm Schwester Claudia
Angelika Wockert HNO-Ärztin
Bettina Jörgensen MTA
Karl-Friedrich Gerster Arzt in der Strahlentherapie
Danuta Miestreu
Johanna Godo
Mathias Oste
Ursula Linnich

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