The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial(1986)
Stammheim
The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial Synopsis
Based on the research for his non-fiction book "Der Baader-Meinhoff-Komplex", "Spiegel" journalist Stefan Aust wrote the screen play to Reinhard Hauff’s controversial feature film that re-narrates the startling trial against the RAF terrorists Baader, Meinhoff, Ensslin, and Raspe. The trial that started in May 1975 in the Stammheim maximum-security prison extended over 192 days and ended with a lifetime sentence for all defendants.
The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial (1986) is a drama, history, action and crime film directed by Reinhard Hauff, released on January 30, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Ulrich Tukur, Therese Affolter, Ulrich Pleitgen and Hans-Michael Rehberg. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Reinhard Hauff
- Writers:
- Stefan Aust
- Producers:
- Eberhard Junkersdorf, Jürgen Flimm
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Brühne
- Production:
- Neue Bioskop Film, ARD
- Status:
- Released
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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ulrich Tukur
as Andreas Baader
Therese Affolter
as Ulrike Meinhof
Ulrich Pleitgen
as Theodor Prinzing
Hans-Michael Rehberg
as Siegfried Buback
Dominique Horwitz
as Zeuge
- Sabine Wegner
Sabine Wegner
as Gudrun Ensslin
Hans Kremer
as Jan-Carl Raspe
- Peter Danzeisen
Peter Danzeisen
as Verteidiger
Holger Mahlich
as Verteidiger
- Horst Mendroch
Horst Mendroch
as Bundesanwalt
Alexander Duda
as Reporter
- Hans Christian Rudolph
Hans Christian Rudolph
as Verteidiger
Key crew
Directed by Reinhard Hauff, written by Stefan Aust, produced by Eberhard Junkersdorf and Jürgen Flimm.
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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial?
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The main cast of The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial (1986) includes Ulrich Tukur, Therese Affolter, Ulrich Pleitgen, Hans-Michael Rehberg and Dominique Horwitz. The film was directed by Reinhard Hauff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial released?
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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial was released on January 30, 1986 and runs for 1h 47m.
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The Baader-Meinhof Gang on Trial (1986) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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