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Dead Pool

Name: Dead Pool
Director: Heinrich Breloer
Genre: Documentary, Drama, War & Politics, Crime
Released: 1997-06-15
Rating: 5.4

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1997

1 Season

2 Episodes

Ended

About

Docudrama in two parts, based on the abduction of the president of the employer's association of Germany, Hanns Martin Schleyer, by the Baader-Meinhof gang in the Autumn of '77.

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Cast

Sebastian Koch

as Andreas Baader

Karoline Eichhorn

as Brigitte Monhaupt

Manfred Zapatka

as Helmut Schmidt

Dieter Mann

as BKA-Präsident Horst Herold

Claudia Michelsen

as Sieglinde Hofmann

Ulrich Matthes

as Jan-Carl Raspe

Hans-Jörg Assmann

as Alfred Klaus

Robert Viktor Minich

as Jürgen Boock

Birol Ünel

as Zohair Y. Akache aka 'Captain Mahmoud'

Hans Brenner

as Hans-Martin Schleyer

Nezâ Selbuz

as Souhaila Andrawes

Susanne Schäfer

as Stewardess Gaby Dillmann

Seasons

Season 1

2 episodes1997

Episodes

Season 1

People's Prison

Jun 15, 19971h 29m

The first part describes the kidnapping of Schleyer, the first decisions and countermeasures in Bonn, the manhunt for the hijackers and the psychological drama between Schleyer and the RAF terrorists guarding him. It ends with the news of the hijacking of the Lufthansa plane "Landshut", the escalation of the crisis.

Hijack the Landshut

Jun 16, 19971h 30m

The second part tells of the inferno in the hijacked plane, of the negotiations between the Federal Criminal Police Office and the Stammheim prisoners for their alleged release into a foreign country. It ends with the collective suicide in the high-security wing of Stammheim and the shooting of Schleyer, who had hoped that the hijacking of the plane might give his fate another turn.

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About Dead Pool

Docudrama in two parts, based on the abduction of the president of the employer's association of Germany, Hanns Martin Schleyer, by the Baader-Meinhof gang in the Autumn of '77. Across 1 season and 2 episodes, originally airing on ARTE.

Dead Pool Cast and Characters

The cast features Sebastian Koch (as Andreas Baader), Karoline Eichhorn (as Brigitte Monhaupt), Manfred Zapatka (as Helmut Schmidt), Dieter Mann (as BKA-Präsident Horst Herold), and Claudia Michelsen (as Sieglinde Hofmann). Their performances are a major reason Dead Pool has built such a passionate audience.

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Dead Pool flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Alemán storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Is Dead Pool good? What's the rating?

Dead Pool holds a 5.4/10 rating based on 5 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Dead Pool?

The main cast includes Sebastian Koch, Karoline Eichhorn, Manfred Zapatka, and Dieter Mann, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Dead Pool available in Alemán?

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When was Dead Pool released?

Dead Pool first aired in 1997.

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How many seasons and episodes does Dead Pool have?

Dead Pool currently has 1 season and a total of 2 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Dead Pool about?

Docudrama in two parts, based on the abduction of the president of the employer's association of Germany, Hanns Martin Schleyer, by the Baader-Meinhof gang in the Autumn of '77. It belongs to the Documentary, Drama, War & Politics, Crime genres.

In which language is Dead Pool originally available?

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When was Dead Pool first released?

Dead Pool first premiered on June 15, 1997 (1997). The series has since concluded its run.