Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980)

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A FILM IN 13 PARTS & AN EPILOGUE

In late 1920s Berlin, Franz Biberkopf is released from prison and vows to go straight. However, he soon finds himself embroiled in the city’s criminal underworld.

• Released: 1980-10-12
• Genres: Drama, Crime
• Seasons: 1, 14 episodes
• Episode length: 1h 0m
• Network: Das Erste
• Status: Ended
• TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 52 votes

Created by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

Top cast

• Günter Lamprecht as Franz Biberkopf
• Hanna Schygulla as Eva
• Gottfried John as Reinhold
• Barbara Sukowa as Emilie "Mieze" Karsunke
• Franz Buchrieser as Meck
• Ivan Desny as Pums
• Brigitte Mira as Frau Bast
• Claus Holm as Max
• Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Narrator (voice, uncredited)

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Berlin Alexanderplatz

• United States: stream on Criterion Channel
• Canada: stream on Criterion Channel

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