Der Indianer (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1988, Der Indianer is a drama and documentary film directed by Rolf Schübel, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the autobiographical notes by Leonhard Lentz the film tells the story of a man who was diagnosed with throat cancer. Besides the progress of the desease this film also focuses on the emotions and insights of the protagonist while being in therapy.
Who’s in it. Der Indianer stars Leonhard Lentz as Leonhard Lentz, Peter Striebeck as Narrator, Arnhild Classen as Nachtschwester and Wiebke Knickrehm as Schwester Claudia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Der Indianer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Indianer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Indianer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Indianer (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Indianer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Indianer worth watching?
- Der Indianer holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Der Indianer?
- Der Indianer stars Leonhard Lentz, Peter Striebeck, Arnhild Classen, Wiebke Knickrehm and Angelika Wockert.