Movie: Der achte Tag

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Katharina Thalbach
Katharina Thalbach

Vera Pukall

Hans Christian Blech
Hans Christian Blech

Dr. Svoboda

Heinz Hoenig
Heinz Hoenig

Holger

Peter Simonischek
Peter Simonischek

Volker de Vries

Hannelore Elsner
Hannelore Elsner

Mrs. de Vries

Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp
Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp

Hamacher

Lukas Ammann
Lukas Ammann

Prof. Wagner

Ulrich Pleitgen
Ulrich Pleitgen

Dittmann

Nicolette Krebitz
Nicolette Krebitz

Sylvie

Rosalinde Renn
Rosalinde Renn

Carola Stein

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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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    1990-06-30

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