The Democratic Terrorist (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1992, The Democratic Terrorist is an action and thriller film directed by Per Berglund, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. The West German security police, Verfassungsschutz, need help to infiltrate a group connected to the Rote Arme Fraktion. The Swedish James Bond, Carl Hamilton, goes to Hamburg, pretending to be a Swedish officer, thrown out of the country after having been exposed as an East German spy. He gets in contact with the terrorists and joins them. Together they are planning to strike against the CIA headquarters in Stockholm.

Who’s in it. The Democratic Terrorist stars Stellan Skarsgård as Carl Hamilton, Katja Flint as Monika, Burkhard Driest as Horst and Karl Heinz Maslo as Werner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Democratic Terrorist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Democratic Terrorist page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Democratic Terrorist 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 Democratic Terrorist (1992)?
In GB, The Democratic Terrorist is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Democratic Terrorist worth watching?
The Democratic Terrorist holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Democratic Terrorist?
The Democratic Terrorist stars Stellan Skarsgård, Katja Flint, Burkhard Driest, Karl Heinz Maslo and Heikko Deutschmann.
When was The Democratic Terrorist released?
The Democratic Terrorist was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.