Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie
Limited Series 2007 · 2 eps · ★ 7.7 · Drama
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A two-part television film by UFA Fernsehproduktion about Jutta Gallus, who peaceful protested against the SED dictatorship in the GDR.
Directed by Miguel Alexandre · Written by Annette Hess
Networks: ARTE, ARTE
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Elisa Schlott Sabine Bender -
Filip Peeters Richard Panter -
Peter Kremer Peter Koch -
Bruno F. Apitz Jochen Hailer -
Karl Kranzkowski Horst Seelig -
Peggy Lukac Marlene Engel -
Veronica Ferres Sara Bender -
Maria Ehrich Silvia Bender -
Michael Schenk Hans Wimpel -
Winnie Böwe Britta Sandfuß
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