A Hero's Death (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film
Released in 2001, A Hero's Death is a documentary film directed by Britta Wauer, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. It was the biggest escape in the history of the Berlin Wall: in one historic night of October 1964, 57 East-Berliners try their luck through a tunnel into West Berlin. Just before the last few reach the other side, the East German border guards notice the escape and open fire. Remarkably, all the refugees and their escape agents make it out of the tunnel unscathed, but one border guard is dead: 21-year-old officer Egon Schultz.
Who’s in it. A Hero's Death stars Rainer Albertz as Himself, Michael Baade as Himself, Egon Bahr as Himself and Nadine Beyer as herself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Hero's Death page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hero's Death (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Hero's Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Hero's Death?
- A Hero's Death stars Rainer Albertz, Michael Baade, Egon Bahr, Nadine Beyer and Günter Bohnsack.
- When was A Hero's Death released?
- A Hero's Death was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.