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Der achte Tag (1990)

1990-06-30 · 1h 39m · DE
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A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.

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Reinhard MünsterDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Katharina ThalbachKatharina ThalbachVera PukallHans Christian BlechHans Christian BlechDr. SvobodaHeinz HoenigHeinz HoenigHolgerPeter SimonischekPeter SimonischekVolker de VriesHannelore ElsnerHannelore ElsnerMrs. de VriesHeinz-Werner KraehkampHeinz-Werner KraehkampHamacherLukas AmmannLukas AmmannProf. WagnerUlrich PleitgenUlrich PleitgenDittmannNicolette KrebitzNicolette KrebitzSylvieRosalinde RennRosalinde RennCarola SteinKlaus PohlKlaus PohlMr. BrauneckFritz SchediwyFritz Schediwy

Keywords

Gene manipulationInvestigative reporterPharmaceuticals company

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · Science FictionTheme affinityGene Manipulation · Investigative Reporter · Pharmaceuticals CompanyDialogue densityDramaDirector preference795541Actor preference371715 · 403998 · 248127Country preferenceDe

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What is Der achte Tag about?

A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.

How long is Der achte Tag?

Der achte Tag has a runtime of 99 minutes.