Running on Empty(2006)
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Running on Empty Synopsis
The dull daily routine of an insurance agent, who listlessly drives down the highway every day and conducts customer meetings while longing for his family, becomes a metaphor for a life that has come to a standstill and is threatened with being crushed by loneliness.
Running on Empty (2006) is a drama film directed by Bülent Akinci, released on February 14, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jens Harzer, Susanne Menner, Marina Galic and Anna Maria Mühe.
- Director:
- Bülent Akinci
- Writers:
- Bülent Akinci
- Cinematographer:
- Henner Besuch
- Composer:
- Wim Mertens
- Status:
- Released
Running on Empty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jens Harzer
as Burkhard Wagner
Susanne Menner
as Gast
Marina Galic
as Carolin Wagner
Anna Maria Mühe
as Heike
Tom Jahn
as Walter Rösler
Mehdi Nebbou
as Rashid
- Hussi Kutlucan
Hussi Kutlucan
as Herr Wokalek
Oliver Marlo
as Herr Hauser
Christian Blümel
as Charlie
- Patrizia Moresco
Patrizia Moresco
as Frau Wokalek
Eva Mannschott
as Frau Hufschmidt
- Birgit Funke
Birgit Funke
as Busfahrerin
Key crew
Directed by Bülent Akinci, written by Bülent Akinci.
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Running on Empty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Running on Empty online?
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Running on Empty (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Running on Empty?
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The main cast of Running on Empty (2006) includes Jens Harzer, Susanne Menner, Marina Galic, Anna Maria Mühe and Tom Jahn. The film was directed by Bülent Akinci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Running on Empty released?
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Running on Empty was released on February 14, 2006 and runs for 1h 40m.