Todesspiel (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, Todesspiel is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Heinrich Breloer, running about 177 minutes.
What it’s about. A thrilling documentary with fictional elements based on the true story of the abduction of the president of the employer's association, Hanns-Martin Schleyer, by terrorists in the autumn of 1977.
Who’s in it. Todesspiel stars Hans Brenner as Hanns-Martin Schleyer, Sebastian Koch as Andreas Baader, Manfred Zapatka as Helmut Schmidt and Ulrich Matthes as Jan-Carl Raspe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Todesspiel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Todesspiel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Todesspiel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Todesspiel (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Todesspiel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Todesspiel worth watching?
- Todesspiel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Todesspiel?
- Todesspiel stars Hans Brenner, Sebastian Koch, Manfred Zapatka, Ulrich Matthes and Karoline Eichhorn.
- When was Todesspiel released?
- Todesspiel was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 177 minutes.