Berlin Alexanderplatz

Berlin Alexanderplatz

Berlin Alexanderplatz

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Berlin Alexanderplatz

"A FILM IN 13 PARTS & AN EPILOGUE"

1980- 1980

1 Seasons

14 Episodes

7.4(44 votes)

Ended

Drama

Crime

Overview

In late 1920s Berlin, Franz Biberkopf is released from prison and vows to go straight. However, he soon finds himself embroiled in the city’s criminal underworld.

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Production Companies

Bavaria Film

WDR

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Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Günter Lamprecht

Franz Biberkopf

Günter Lamprecht

Directing

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Narrator (voice, uncredited)

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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