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The Guardian Angel

2022-04-10 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

TV Movie · Crime · Drama

When a body is found floating inside a pond deep in the forest, Detective Paul Werner is faced with a mystery.

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Directors
Götz Spielmann
Production companies
Superfilm, ORF, ZDF
Countries
Austria, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fritz KarlFritz KarlChief Inspector Paul Werner
Michael SteinocherMichael SteinocherMartin Wagner
Oliver RosskopfOliver RosskopfRobert Hofstätter
Nicole HeestersNicole HeestersCharlotte Lanner
Michael RotschopfMichael RotschopfDr. Hanno Lanner
Susi StachSusi StachStefanie „Fanny“ Hofstätter
Henrietta RauthHenrietta RauthMona Steindl
Margarethe TieselMargarethe TieselHertha Steindl
Sophie ReschSophie ReschIris
David OberkoglerDavid OberkoglerMaier
Gerhard RoißFranz
Lisa SchützenbergerTherese
Franziska SingerFranziska SingerGabi
Angelika NiedetzkyAngelika NiedetzkyWaitress
Helmut BohatschHelmut BohatschPost Commander
Birgit LinauerBirgit LinauerMedical officer
Michael KreihslMichael Kreihsl
Martin LeutgebMartin LeutgebBank Branch Manager

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