Der Fall Ö. (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1991, Der Fall Ö. is a drama and war film directed by Rainer Simon, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Greek summer in the war year of 1944, a German military unit sets up camp on the plateau of Thebes. Armed with a 16 mm camera, the captain of the unit, a former professor for classical Greek philology, comes up with the idea to film the myth of Oedipus.
Who’s in it. Der Fall Ö. stars Matthias Habich as Hauptmann / Teiresias, Sebastian Hartmann as Gefreiter / Ödipus, Tatiana Lygari as Griechische Schauspielerin / Königin Iokaste and Jan Josef Liefers as Obergefreiter / Kameramann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Der Fall Ö. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Fall Ö. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Fall Ö. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Fall Ö. (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Fall Ö. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Fall Ö. worth watching?
- Der Fall Ö. holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Der Fall Ö.?
- Der Fall Ö. stars Matthias Habich, Sebastian Hartmann, Tatiana Lygari, Jan Josef Liefers and Christos Tsagas.
- When was Der Fall Ö. released?
- Der Fall Ö. was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.