The Tunnel
Der Tunnel
2001 · 2h 30m · Drama, Thriller · Germany · Rated 12 (DE)
Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.
Directed by
Roland Suso RichterWritten by
Johannes W. Betz6.7Smart score
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berlin, germanyberlin wallbordereast berlinescapeescape agentgerman democratic republicgerman-german bordertunnelwest berlin
Rating12 (DE)
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