Löwengrube (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1989, Löwengrube is a drama, crime and war & politics series.
What it’s about. "Löwengrube – Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit" is a German television series first aired between 1989 and 1992, created by Willy Purucker and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt. It is set in Munich and follows the lives of Ludwig Grandauer and his son Karl, both policemen, covering the years from 1897 to 1954. The TV show is based on Purucker's radio play series Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit (‘The Grandauers and their time’). The series’ main title "Löwengrube", meaning ‘Lions’ Den’, refers to the address of the Munich Police Headquarters inaugurated in 1913.
Who’s in it. Löwengrube stars Jörg Hube as Ludwig Grandauer / Karl Grandauer, Christine Neubauer as Traudl Grandauer, Franziska Stömmer as Adelgunde Soleder and Michael Lerchenberg as Kurt Soleder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Löwengrube 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 Löwengrube page.
If you liked it. Fans of Löwengrube tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Löwengrube (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Löwengrube change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Löwengrube worth watching?
- Löwengrube holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Löwengrube?
- Löwengrube stars Jörg Hube, Christine Neubauer, Franziska Stömmer, Michael Lerchenberg and Gisela Freudenberg.
- When was Löwengrube released?
- Löwengrube was released in 1989.