Unter der Haut(2015)
Early 1980s: Martin Siedler, a successful press officer for a leading pharmaceutical company, believes he has the trust of his boss Walter Lange. But then he finds out that his company's supposed miracle drug, which he is promoting, carries a deadly risk. This is proven by a secret, internal study, which his boss also knows about. How should Martin deal with this explosive information? What does he risk by going public with it? How strong is conscience? Drama based on real events about one of the biggest German medical scandals.
Movie: Unter der Haut
Top 10 Billed Cast
Martin Siedler
Sabine Siedler
Walter Lange
Marianne Siedler
Barbara Wenning
Dr. Jürgen Hammerstein
Rüdiger Demel
Prof. Franz Ritter
Iris Hohmann
Kurt Laumann
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Early 1980s: Martin Siedler, a successful press officer for a leading pharmaceutical company, believes he has the trust of his boss Walter Lange. But then he finds out that his company's supposed miracle drug, which he is promoting, carries a deadly risk. This is proven by a secret, internal study, which his boss also knows about. How should Martin deal with this explosive information? What does he risk by going public with it? How strong is conscience? Drama based on real events about one of the biggest German medical scandals.
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2015-12-02
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