What to Do in Case of Fire?(2001)
Was tun, wenn's brennt?
Their friendship was over, and that's just the beginning.
What to Do in Case of Fire? Synopsis
The humorous and touching story of six former creative anarchists who lived as house squatters in Berlin during its heyday in the 80s when Berlin was still an island in the middle of the former East Germany. At the end of the 80s, they went their separate ways with the exception of Tim and Hotte, who have remained true to their ideals and continue to fight the issues they did as a group. In 2000, with Berlin as Germany's new capital, an event happens forcing the group out of existential reason to reunite and, ultimately, come to terms with the reason they separated 12 years ago.
What to Do in Case of Fire? (2001) is a thriller, drama, comedy, action and romance film directed by Gregor Schnitzler, released on November 1, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Til Schweiger, Doris Schretzmayer, Sebastian Blomberg and Nadja Uhl. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregor Schnitzler
- Writers:
- Anne Wild, Stefan Dähnert
- Cinematographer:
- Andreas Berger
- Composer:
- Stephan Zacharias
- Production:
- Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
What to Do in Case of Fire? (2001) Trailer
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What to Do in Case of Fire? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Til Schweiger
as Tim
Doris Schretzmayer
as Flo
Sebastian Blomberg
as Maik
Nadja Uhl
as Nele
Matthias Matschke
as Terror
Martin Feifel
as Hotte
Klaus Löwitsch
as Manowsky
Devid Striesow
as Henkel
Barbara Philipp
as Pritt
Aykut Kayacık
as Bülent
Hubert Mulzer
as Polizei Chef
Oliver Mommsen
as Konrad
Key crew
Directed by Gregor Schnitzler, written by Anne Wild and Stefan Dähnert.
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What to Do in Case of Fire? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 62 ratings.
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What to Do in Case of Fire? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What to Do in Case of Fire? online?
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What to Do in Case of Fire? (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in What to Do in Case of Fire??
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The main cast of What to Do in Case of Fire? (2001) includes Til Schweiger, Doris Schretzmayer, Sebastian Blomberg, Nadja Uhl and Matthias Matschke. The film was directed by Gregor Schnitzler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What to Do in Case of Fire? released?
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What to Do in Case of Fire? was released on November 1, 2001 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is What to Do in Case of Fire? worth watching?
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What to Do in Case of Fire? (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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