The Million Game (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, The Million Game is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Tom Toelle, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A candidate in a game show is hunted by three men. He will get a Million DMark, if he survives for a week; the hunters will get the money, if they can kill the candidate. The audience of the show is watching the transmissions of twenty camera teams filming the hunt. The showmaster appeals to the TV-viewers to help either the candidate or the hunters, whomever they want.
Who’s in it. The Million Game stars Jörg Pleva as Bernhard Lotz, Dieter Thomas Heck as Showmaster Thilo Uhlenhorst, Friedrich Schütter as Moulian ( Chef von TETV ) and Dieter Hallervorden as Köhler ( Chef der Köhlerbande ), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Million Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Million Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Million Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Million Game (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Million Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Million Game worth watching?
- The Million Game holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Million Game?
- The Million Game stars Jörg Pleva, Dieter Thomas Heck, Friedrich Schütter, Dieter Hallervorden and Theo Fink.
- When was The Million Game released?
- The Million Game was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.