Dead Pool (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Dead Pool is a documentary, drama, war & politics and crime series.
What it’s about. Docudrama in two parts, based on the abduction of the president of the employer's association of Germany, Hanns Martin Schleyer, by the Baader-Meinhof gang in the Autumn of '77.
Who’s in it. Dead Pool stars Sebastian Koch as Andreas Baader, Karoline Eichhorn as Brigitte Monhaupt, Manfred Zapatka as Helmut Schmidt and Dieter Mann as BKA-Präsident Horst Herold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Dead Pool has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Pool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Pool tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Pool (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Pool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Pool worth watching?
- Dead Pool holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, drama, war & politics and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Pool?
- Dead Pool stars Sebastian Koch, Karoline Eichhorn, Manfred Zapatka, Dieter Mann and Claudia Michelsen.
- When was Dead Pool released?
- Dead Pool was released in 1997.