Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is rare, and every action carries immense risks. Through Stefan's journey, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the lengths one will go to in order to escape the clutches of an unforgiving system. The Illegal is a gritty and realistic look at the underbelly of life in a divided Germany during a time of political tension and social upheaval.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Title
- Der Illegale
- Original Language
- German
- Production
- ZDF
- Network
- ZDF
- Last Episode
- S1 E3 · Oct 7, 1972
Cast
Götz GeorgeNikolai Grunwaldt aka Kurt Blohm
Vera TschechowaKatharina Feldmann
Gustav KnuthGeneral Alexander Korotkow
Heinz MeierLeberechtFranz RudnickSergejewitsch
Herbert FleischmannOberst Nowak
Rainer PenkertColonel Berthauld
Friedrich G. BeckhausSwetlakow
Wilfried KlausErster KGB-MannRolf BoysenOberleutnant Sergej Mossewnin
Wolfgang WeiserMichailoffHans UlrichTschumakowMedia
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Illegal online for free?
You can stream The Illegal (1972) right here on FlixWow — every episode, in HD, completely free. No subscription, no signup, nothing to install.
What is The Illegal about?
Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, Der Illegale follows the story of a young man named Stefan who, after being arrested for deserting the army, finds himself in the country’s illegal labor market. As he attempts to start a new life, he faces not only the challenges of survival but also a world where trust is…
How many episodes does The Illegal have?
The Illegal has 3 episodes — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in The Illegal?
The series stars Götz George, Vera Tschechowa, Gustav Knuth, Heinz Meier, Franz Rudnick and more.
When was The Illegal released?
The Illegal was released in 1972 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is The Illegal worth watching?
The Illegal holds a rating of 10.0/10 from viewer votes (1 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.