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.

Cast

Katharina Thalbach

as Vera Pukall

Hans Christian Blech

as Dr. Svoboda

Heinz Hoenig

as Holger

Peter Simonischek

as Volker de Vries

Hannelore Elsner

as Mrs. de Vries

Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp

as Hamacher

Lukas Ammann

as Prof. Wagner

Ulrich Pleitgen

as Dittmann

Nicolette Krebitz

as Sylvie

Rosalinde Renn

as Carola Stein

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