The Tunnel(2001)
Der Tunnel
The Tunnel Synopsis
Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.
The Tunnel (2001) is a drama and thriller film directed by Roland Suso Richter, released on January 21, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch and Alexandra Maria Lara. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Suso Richter
- Writers:
- Johannes W. Betz
- Producers:
- Nico Hofmann, Ariane Krampe
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Langer
- Composer:
- Harald Kloser
- Production:
- Sat.1, teamWorx
- Status:
- Released
The Tunnel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Heino Ferch
as Harry Melchior
Nicolette Krebitz
as Friederike " Fritzi " Scholz
Sebastian Koch
as Matthis Hiller
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Lotte Lohmann
Claudia Michelsen
as Carola Hiller
Felix Eitner
as Fred von Klausnitz
Mehmet Kurtuluş
as Vittorio Castanza
Heinrich Schmieder
as Theo Lohmann
Uwe Kockisch
as Oberst Krüger
Karin Baal
as Marianne von Krausnitz
- Dorothea Moritz
Dorothea Moritz
as Hermine
Wolf-Dietrich Sprenger
as Fotograf Grüner
Key crew
Directed by Roland Suso Richter, written by Johannes W. Betz, produced by Nico Hofmann and Ariane Krampe.
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The Tunnel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 118 ratings.
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The Tunnel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tunnel online?
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Who stars in The Tunnel?
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The main cast of The Tunnel (2001) includes Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara and Claudia Michelsen. The film was directed by Roland Suso Richter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tunnel released?
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The Tunnel was released on January 21, 2001 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is The Tunnel worth watching?
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The Tunnel (2001) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.