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Escape from East Berlin

19621h 36mRobert Siodmak
IMDb 6.7

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East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.

DramaThriller
Berlin, GermanyBerlin WallCold WarEast BerlinWest BerlinFamily RelationshipsTunnel Construction1960s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Escape from East Berlin (1962) about?

East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.

Who stars in Escape from East Berlin?

Escape from East Berlin stars Don Murray (Kurt Schröder), Christine Kaufmann (Erika Jürgens), Werner Klemperer (Walter Brunner), Ingrid van Bergen (Ingeborg Schröder), Edith Schultze-Westrum (Frau Schröder). The film was directed by Robert Siodmak.

How long is Escape from East Berlin?

Escape from East Berlin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962.

Is Escape from East Berlin worth watching?

Escape from East Berlin holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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