Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980)
Berlin Alexanderplatz is a 1980 German-language drama series created by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. It stars Claus Holm, Franz Buchrieser and Brigitte Mira.
In late 1920s Berlin, Franz Biberkopf is released from prison and vows to go straight. However, he soon finds himself embroiled in the city’s criminal underworld.
Where to watch Berlin Alexanderplatz
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Claus Holm as Max
- Franz Buchrieser as Meck
- Brigitte Mira as Frau Bast
- Gottfried John as Reinhold
- Barbara Sukowa as Emilie "Mieze" Karsunke
- Ivan Desny as Pums
- Günter Lamprecht as Franz Biberkopf
- Hanna Schygulla as Eva
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Narrator (voice, uncredited)
- Roger Fritz as Herbert Virchow
- Günther Kaufmann as Theo
- Vitus Zeplichal as Rudi