TV Show Details
Air Date:October 1st, 1972
Last Air Date:October 7th, 1972
Status:Ended
Genres:Drama
Original Language:German
Production Companies:ZDF
The Illegal (1972)
TV Show
Scripted
Plot
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.