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CRIME . 1981 . 1h 45m . 5.8/10

Angels of Iron_

The subject of this historical drama is a splintering Berlin in the years of 1948 and 1949. Played against the backdrop of social upheaval, the characters in the drama come to epitomize the best and worst of each pole of the political sphere. A 17-year-old hoodlum by the name of Gladow works hand-in-glove with a local white-collar criminal to rob and pillage every day and night, defying capture. While he and his gang of thugs are terrorizing the people of Berlin, the Soviets are trying to make the blockade of their region of control impermeable. The future casts long shadows over the drama, as Berlin's problems take the shape of times to come.

Starring Hilmar Thate, Katharina Thalbach, Ulrich Wesselmann
5.8/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1981
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The subject of this historical drama is a splintering Berlin in the years of 1948 and 1949. Played against the backdrop of social upheaval, the characters in the drama come to epitomize the best and worst of each pole of the political sphere. A 17-year-old hoodlum by the name of Gladow works hand-in-glove with a local white-collar criminal to rob and pillage every day and night, defying capture. While he and his gang of thugs are terrorizing the people of Berlin, the Soviets are trying to make the blockade of their region of control impermeable. The future casts long shadows over the drama, as Berlin's problems take the shape of times to come.

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Cast
Hilmar Thate stars as Gustav Völpel in Angels of Iron.
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Year context
Angels of Iron was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
The subject of this historical drama is a splintering Berlin in the years of 1948 and 1949. Played against the backdrop of social upheaval, the characters in...
Angels of Iron is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (20)

Hilmar Thate
Hilmar Thate
Gustav Völpel
Katharina Thalbach
Katharina Thalbach
Lisa Gabler
UW
Ulrich Wesselmann
Gladow
Ilse Pagé
Ilse Pagé
Frau Gerti Völpel
Karin Baal
Karin Baal
Frau Lucie Gladow
PB
Peter Brombacher
Schäfer
Klaus Pohl
Klaus Pohl
Gabler
Hanns Zischler
Hanns Zischler
Ridzinski
HL
Horst Laube
Herr Gladow
Jürgen Flimm
Jürgen Flimm
Westkommissar
Kurt Raab
Kurt Raab
Chauffeur
MD
Michael Danisch
KG
Karl-Heinz Grewe
UH
Urs Hefti
HK
Hermann Killmeyer
Werner Lustig
Werner Lustig
JB
Jo Bolling
FS
Frank Schendler
HS
Horst Schultheis
Anna Thalbach
Anna Thalbach

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Angels of Iron about?
The subject of this historical drama is a splintering Berlin in the years of 1948 and 1949. Played against the backdrop of social upheaval, the characters in the drama come to epitomize the best and worst of each pole of the political sphere. A 17-year-old hoodlum by the name of Gladow works hand-in-glove with a local white-collar criminal to rob and pillage every day and night, defying capture. While he and his gang of thugs are terrorizing the people of Berlin, the Soviets are trying to make the blockade of their region of control impermeable. The future casts long shadows over the drama, as Berlin's problems take the shape of times to come.
How long is Angels of Iron?
Angels of Iron has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Angels of Iron?
The cast of Angels of Iron includes Hilmar Thate, Katharina Thalbach, Ulrich Wesselmann, Ilse Pagé, Karin Baal.
What is the rating of Angels of Iron?
Angels of Iron has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Crime Drama
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