Der Primus - Franz Josef Strauß(2015)
Der Primus - Franz Josef Strauß Synopsis
Docu-drama, based on the screenplay by Strauß biographer and Grimme Prize winner Werner Biermann, traces the rise of the young Franz Josef: from the artisan milieu of Munich's Schellingstraße to one of the most prominent politicians in German post-war history - including experiences never before told on television by Strauß during his childhood and youth, during the Nazi era, during the war and immediately afterwards. These are experiences that shaped Strauß as a politician.
Der Primus - Franz Josef Strauß (2015) is a documentary and drama film directed by Erica von Moeller, released on July 28, 2015. It stars Bernhard Ulrich, Joachim Berger, Andreas Bittl and Edith Konrath.
- Director:
- Erica von Moeller
- Production:
- ARD
- Status:
- Released
Der Primus - Franz Josef Strauß Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bernhard Ulrich
as Franz Josef Strauß
- Joachim Berger
Joachim Berger
as Oberstleutnant
Andreas Bittl
as Vater Strauß
Edith Konrath
as Marianne Strauß
Piet Fuchs
as Willy Müller
- Georg Marin
Georg Marin
as Zellinger
- Nika Wanderer
Nika Wanderer
as Veronika Huber
- Chris Nonnast
Chris Nonnast
as Walburga Strauß
Key crew
Directed by Erica von Moeller.
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The main cast of Der Primus - Franz Josef Strauß (2015) includes Bernhard Ulrich, Joachim Berger, Andreas Bittl, Edith Konrath and Piet Fuchs. The film was directed by Erica von Moeller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Der Primus - Franz Josef Strauß released?
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Der Primus - Franz Josef Strauß was released on July 28, 2015.