Erik & Erika(2018)
Erik & Erika Synopsis
Erik(a) Schinegger – the ski star who became a media sensation. Erika was hailed as a champion skier, until a sex test determined that she was a he – and Erik was rejected and accused of fraud. A story based on real life, a tale about nature and the taboo subjects of 1970s society.
Erik & Erika (2018) is a drama and history film directed by Reinhold Bilgeri, released on February 3, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Markus Freistätter, Marianne Sägebrecht, Ulrike Beimpold and Gerhard Liebmann. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Reinhold Bilgeri
- Writers:
- Dirk Kämper
- Producers:
- Thomas Pridnig, Peter Wirthensohn, Michael Souvignier
- Cinematographer:
- Carsten Thiele
- Composer:
- Raimund Hepp
- Production:
- Lotus-Film, Zeitsprung Pictures, SWR, ORF
- Budget:
- $995,830
- Status:
- Released
Erik & Erika Cast & Crew
Main cast
Markus Freistätter
as Erik / Erika
Marianne Sägebrecht
as Schwester Sigberta
Ulrike Beimpold
as Liesel Sumatter
Gerhard Liebmann
as Vater Schinegger
Cornelius Obonya
as Dr. Fischer
Birgit Melcher
as Mutter Schinegger
Harald Schrott
as Prof. Dr. Kübler
August Schmölzer
as Hubert Grassl
- Johannes Seilern
Johannes Seilern
as Dr. Ramsauer
Rainer Wöss
as Dr. Mosshardter
Lili Epply
as Christa
Hary Prinz
as Martin Wimmer
Key crew
Directed by Reinhold Bilgeri, written by Dirk Kämper, produced by Thomas Pridnig, Peter Wirthensohn and Michael Souvignier.
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Erik & Erika Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Erik & Erika – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Erik & Erika online?
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Erik & Erika (2018) is available to stream on Canal+, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and VOD Club. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Erik & Erika?
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The main cast of Erik & Erika (2018) includes Markus Freistätter, Marianne Sägebrecht, Ulrike Beimpold, Gerhard Liebmann and Cornelius Obonya. The film was directed by Reinhold Bilgeri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Erik & Erika released?
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Erik & Erika was released on February 3, 2018 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Erik & Erika worth watching?
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Erik & Erika (2018) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.