The Illegal

Oct 01, 1972 1h 36m DE

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Drama

Seasons and episodes

Season 1 : Season 1

Oct 01, 1972

Synopsis

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.

Title	The Illegal
First Air Date	Oct 01, 1972
Last Air Date	Oct 07, 1972
Episodes	3
Seasons	1
Companies	ZDF
Keywords	spy, cold war, russian spy, fictional biography