

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie
2007-09-28 · 90 min / episode · ★ 7.7
A two-part television film by UFA Fernsehproduktion about Jutta Gallus, who peaceful protested against the SED dictatorship in the GDR.
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- UFA Fernsehproduktion, ARD
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- Germany
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Elisa SchlottSabine Bender
Filip PeetersRichard Panter
Peter KremerPeter Koch
Bruno F. ApitzJochen Hailer
Karl KranzkowskiHorst Seelig
Peggy LukacMarlene Engel
Veronica FerresSara Bender
Maria EhrichSilvia Bender
Michael SchenkHans Wimpel
Winnie BöweBritta SandfußTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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