Still from The Legend of Rita — The Legend of Rita (2000) — Volker SchlöndorffPhotographed by Andreas Höfer

Volker Schlöndorff

The Legend of Rita

Name: The Legend of Rita
Genre: Drama
Released: 2000
Duration: 102 min

Die Stille nach dem Schuss

German / 2000 / 1h 42m

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Drama

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Synopsis

Radical West German terrorist Rita Vogt abandons the revolution and settles in East Germany with a new identity provided by the secret service. She lives in constant fear of having her cover blown.

Credits

Crew

DirectorVolker Schlöndorff

WriterWolfgang Kohlhaase, Volker Schlöndorff

CinematographerAndreas Höfer

EditorPeter Przygodda

ProducerArthur Hofer

Cast

Bibiana Beglauas Rita Vogt

Nadja Uhlas Tatjana

Martin Wuttkeas Erwin Hull

Harald Schrottas Andreas Klein

Alexander Beyeras Jochen Pettka

Jenny Schilyas Friederike Adebach

Angela Hobrigas Frau Materna

Mario Irrekas Joachim Klatte

Thomas Arnoldas Gerngross

Dietrich Körneras General

Rudolf Donathas Tatjanas Vater

Matthias Wienas Doktor Gruber

Petra Ehlertas Beate

Hannelore Schubertas Christa

Rüdiger Sanderas Hausmeister

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The Tin Drum1979

Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff

Or

The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum1975Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff
Young Törless1966Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff