The Oppermanns

The Oppermanns

The Oppermanns

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The Oppermanns

1983

3h 40m

5.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

History of a Jewish family, the Oppermanns, in Berlin at the end of 1932, after Hitler has become the leader of Germany's strongest political party.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

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Wolfgang Kieling

Martin Oppermann

Wolfgang Kieling

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Rosel Zech

Lieselotte Oppermann

Rosel Zech

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Michael Degen

Dr. Gustav Oppermann

Michael Degen

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Ilona Grübel

Sybil

Ilona Grübel

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Peter Fitz

Prof. Edgar Oppermann

Peter Fitz

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Gert Haucke

Prof. Mühlheim

Gert Haucke

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Hannes Messemer

Gutwetter

Hannes Messemer

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Elisabeth Wiedemann

Frau Francois

Elisabeth Wiedemann

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Eva Brumby

Oberschwester Helene

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Rolf Schimpf

Schlüter

Rolf Schimpf

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Till Topf

Berthold Oppermann

Till Topf

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Wolfgang Bahro

Kurt Baumann

Wolfgang Bahro

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