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Escape from East Berlin

Escape from East Berlin

Escape from East Berlin
1962 1h 36m5.9

Escape from East Berlin

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East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.

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DirectorRobert Siodmak
ScreenplayPeter Berneis, Millard Lampell, Gabrielle Upton
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 22, 1962
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes17
GenresDrama, Thriller
StudioHans Albin Filmproduktion, Walter Wood Productions

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Don Murray

Don Murray

Kurt Schröder

Christine Kaufmann

Christine Kaufmann

Erika Jürgens

Werner Klemperer

Werner Klemperer

Walter Brunner

Ingrid van Bergen

Ingrid van Bergen

Ingeborg Schröder

Edith Schultze-Westrum

Edith Schultze-Westrum

Frau Schröder

Bruno Fritz

Bruno Fritz

Uncle Albert

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Maria Tober

Marga

Horst Janson

Horst Janson

Günther Jürgens

Carl Schell

Carl Schell

Major Eckhardt

Anita Kupsch

Anita Kupsch

Bambi

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Helma Seitz

Frau Jürgens

Kai Fischer

Kai Fischer

Heidi Eckhardt

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Ronald Dehne

Helmut Schröder

Alfred Balthoff

Alfred Balthoff

Klüssendorf

Kurt Waitzmann

Kurt Waitzmann

Thomas Jürgens

Arne Elsholtz

Arne Elsholtz

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Waltraut Runze

Bruno W. Pantel

Bruno W. Pantel

Käte Jaenicke

Käte Jaenicke

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Christian Böttcher

Klaus Dahlen

Klaus Dahlen

Benno Hoffmann

Benno Hoffmann

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Georg Richard Wenkhaus

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Ute Boy

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Hans Waldemar Anders

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Claus Eberth

Rudolf W. Marnitz

Rudolf W. Marnitz

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Frequently Asked Questions about Escape from East Berlin

Where can I watch Escape from East Berlin?

Escape from East Berlin (1962) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Escape from East Berlin about?

East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.

Who directed Escape from East Berlin?

Escape from East Berlin (1962) was directed by Robert Siodmak. The film is a Drama, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 5.9/10.

How long is Escape from East Berlin?

Escape from East Berlin runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.9/10 from 17 votes. Genre: Drama, Thriller.

Is Escape from East Berlin worth watching?

Escape from East Berlin is rated 5.9/10 by 17 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Thriller fans.