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Fatal News
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Fatal News

2016-02-06 · 90 min / episode · ★ 3.8

Drama · Mystery

West Germany, 1987. The politician Uwe Barschel (1944-87), member of the Christian Democratic Union party and Minister-President of the Schleswig-Holstein region, is found dead in very sinister circumstances. Reporter David Burger pledges to find the truth behind one of the most important political scandals in German history, investigating countless speculations and conspiracy theories as he fights his own personal demons.

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Creators
Kilian Riedhof
Production companies
Zeitsprung Pictures, ARD Degeto
Countries
Germany
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Alexander FehlingAlexander FehlingDavid Burger
Fabian HinrichsFabian HinrichsOlaf Nissen
Matthias MatschkeMatthias MatschkeUwe Barschel
Antje TraueAntje TraueGiselle Neumayer
Edgar SelgeEdgar SelgeWalter Brauneck
Luise HeyerLuise HeyerSimone Burger
Martin BrambachMartin BrambachReiner Pfeiffer
Paula KalenbergPaula KalenbergAnja Pohle
Patrick HastertPatrick HastertMonsieur Lombard
Godehard GieseGodehard GieseGeorg Szepanski
Rolf LassgårdRolf LassgårdRay

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