The Tunnel (2001 film)

The Tunnel
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GermanDer Tunnel
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Written byJohannes W. Betz
Directed byRoland Suso Richter
StarringHeino Ferch
Nicolette Krebitz
Alexandra Maria Lara
Sebastian Koch
Music byHarald Kloser
Thomas Wanker
Country of originGermany
Original languageGerman
Production
ProducersNico Hofmann
Ariane Krampe
Running time157 min.
Original release
Release21 January 2001 (2001-01-21)
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The Tunnel (German: Der Tunnel) is a 2001 German made-for-television historical drama film directed by Roland Suso Richter. It is loosely based on true events in Berlin following the closing of the East German border in August 1961 and the subsequent construction of the Berlin Wall. The theatrical release is 20 minutes shorter than the original television version. The subtitled English version was released in 2005.