THE BORDER GUARD (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, THE BORDER GUARD is a drama film directed by Stefan Trampe, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Hermann Hoffstedt worked for 30 years as a controller at the GDR border. After the reunification Hermann was released. He refuses to accept the reality. Day after day he drives to the deserted border crossing point and does his work.
Who’s in it. THE BORDER GUARD stars Hermann Beyer as Hermann Hoffstedt, Ulrike Krumbiegel as Marianne / Inge and Michael Gwisdek as Rolf.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, THE BORDER GUARD has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch THE BORDER GUARD page.
If you liked it. Fans of THE BORDER GUARD tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch THE BORDER GUARD (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for THE BORDER GUARD change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is THE BORDER GUARD worth watching?
- THE BORDER GUARD holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in THE BORDER GUARD?
- THE BORDER GUARD stars Hermann Beyer, Ulrike Krumbiegel and Michael Gwisdek.
- When was THE BORDER GUARD released?
- THE BORDER GUARD was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.