The Polar Bear(1998)
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The Polar Bear Synopsis
Four characters become involved in one dramatic story: Nico has a mission to drive a car containing a live bomb to a specified destination, park the car and escape as quickly as she can. Leo has become his client's target, having carried out a "contract" that unfortunately had already been cancelled. Fabian and Reza want to enjoy themselves without any money, bringing themselves into contact sooner or later with the police. Sooner or later all four will meet up in dramatic circumstances....
The Polar Bear (1998) is a action and thriller film directed by Granz Henman, released on November 12, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Til Schweiger, Karina Krawczyk, Benno Fürmann and Florian Lukas. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Granz Henman
- Writers:
- Granz Henman
- Producers:
- Vesna Jovanoska, Til Schweiger, Tom Zickler
- Cinematographer:
- Greg Littlewood
- Composer:
- Klaus Badelt
- Production:
- ena Film GmbH, Mr. Brown Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Polar Bear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Til Schweiger
as Leo
Karina Krawczyk
as Nico
Benno Fürmann
as Fabian
Florian Lukas
as Reza
Jürgen Tarrach
as Manni
Ralf Richter
as Zivilpolizist
Thierry van Werveke
as Norbert
Ralph Herforth
as Zivilpolizist
Leonard Lansink
as Barkeeper Paul's Eck
- Leander Haußmann
Leander Haußmann
as Stephan
Willi Thomczyk
as Alfred
Katharina Thalbach
as Hilde
Key crew
Directed by Granz Henman, written by Granz Henman, produced by Vesna Jovanoska, Til Schweiger and Tom Zickler.
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The Polar Bear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Polar Bear – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Polar Bear?
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The main cast of The Polar Bear (1998) includes Til Schweiger, Karina Krawczyk, Benno Fürmann, Florian Lukas and Jürgen Tarrach. The film was directed by Granz Henman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Polar Bear released?
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The Polar Bear was released on November 12, 1998 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Polar Bear worth watching?
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The Polar Bear (1998) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.