
Der achte Tag
A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.
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Top Cast

Katharina Thalbach
Vera Pukall

Hans Christian Blech
Dr. Svoboda

Heinz Hoenig
Holger

Peter Simonischek
Volker de Vries

Hannelore Elsner
Mrs. de Vries

Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp
Hamacher

Lukas Ammann
Prof. Wagner

Ulrich Pleitgen
Dittmann

Nicolette Krebitz
Sylvie
Rosalinde Renn
Carola Stein

Klaus Pohl
Mr. Brauneck
Karin Drache-Fares
Mrs. Brauneck
Jascha Pütz
Jan
Christoph Wegner
Lukas
Sabine Herken
Kidnapper
Christian Wegner
Joscha
Hansjoachim Krietsch
Director

Klaus Pohl

Fritz Schediwy
Unbekannter
Werner Brehm
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