The Flyer(1987)
Der Flieger
The Flyer Synopsis
Bernd, an insurance broker trainee, flees his mundane life in Germany to set a new World record in hang gliding in Bolivia.
The Flyer (1987) is a drama film directed by Erwin Keusch, released on January 22, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Martin May, Ulrike Kriener, Birgit Franz and Norbert Mahler.
- Director:
- Erwin Keusch
- Writers:
- Uwe Timm
- Producers:
- Klaus Bassiner, Michel Bergmann
- Cinematographer:
- Jürgen Jürges
- Production:
- Prokino Filmproduktion, Xenon Films, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
The Flyer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin May
as Bernd Klinger
Ulrike Kriener
as Rita Steinbrück
- Birgit Franz
Birgit Franz
as Moni
- Norbert Mahler
Norbert Mahler
as Ewald
- Dieter Augustin
Dieter Augustin
as Vater Klinger
- Ilse Schörner
Ilse Schörner
as Mutter Klinger
- Drew Lucas
Drew Lucas
as Frank
- Eberhard Wagner
Eberhard Wagner
as Bollwieser
- Heiner Stadelmann
Heiner Stadelmann
as Dr. Wolf
- Karl Hüls
Karl Hüls
as Bauer
- Lisa Helwig
Lisa Helwig
as Frau Nagel
Joost Siedhoff
as Pater
Key crew
Directed by Erwin Keusch, written by Uwe Timm, produced by Klaus Bassiner and Michel Bergmann.
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The Flyer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flyer online?
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The Flyer (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Flyer?
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The main cast of The Flyer (1987) includes Martin May, Ulrike Kriener, Birgit Franz, Norbert Mahler and Dieter Augustin. The film was directed by Erwin Keusch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flyer released?
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The Flyer was released on January 22, 1987 and runs for 1h 47m.