← ← Back
Movie poster: Der Stich des Skorpion (2004)
🎬 Movie

Der Stich des Skorpion

2004 · 90 min Drama
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Wolfgang Stein spends years in Bautzen prison for attempting to flee the republic. He was ransomed by the West German government in 1971 and ended up in a reception camp in Unna. There he falls in love with a nurse, Anne, with whom he soon moves in together, who becomes pregnant by him and whom he soon marries. One day, an old friend, Dieter Michaelis, a fellow prisoner from Bautzen, comes to the reception center and asks Stein to work as an escape helper for his brother-in-law living in the GDR.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Year 2004
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Stephan Wagner
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (4 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Der Stich des Skorpion is a solid entry rated 7.1/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2004 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

No streaming sources found

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000