Eastern Cross(1991)
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Eastern Cross Synopsis
15-year-old Elfie literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.
Eastern Cross (1991) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Klier, released on July 23, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Laura Tonke, Mirosław Baka, Suzanne von Borsody and Stefan Cammann. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Klier
- Writers:
- Michael Klier, Karin Aström
- Producers:
- Michael Klier
- Cinematographer:
- Sophie Maintigneux
- Composer:
- Fred Frith
- Production:
- Michael Klier Film
- Status:
- Released
Eastern Cross Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laura Tonke
as Elfie
Mirosław Baka
as Darius
Suzanne von Borsody
as Mutter
- Stefan Cammann
Stefan Cammann
as Edmund
- Gustaw Barwicki
Gustaw Barwicki
as Gustav
- Henry Marcinkowski
Henry Marcinkowski
as Dicker Henry
Beatrice Manowski
as Karla
- Lutz Weidlich
Lutz Weidlich
as Polizist
- Michael Krause
Michael Krause
as Polizist
Sophie Rois
as Friseuse
Martin Trettau
as Großvater
Key crew
Directed by Michael Klier, written by Michael Klier and Karin Aström, produced by Michael Klier.
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Eastern Cross Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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Eastern Cross – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eastern Cross online?
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Eastern Cross (1991) is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Eastern Cross?
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The main cast of Eastern Cross (1991) includes Laura Tonke, Mirosław Baka, Suzanne von Borsody, Stefan Cammann and Gustaw Barwicki. The film was directed by Michael Klier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eastern Cross released?
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Eastern Cross was released on July 23, 1991 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Eastern Cross worth watching?
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Eastern Cross (1991) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.