Ulrich Mühe plays a German businessman who was born completely without scruples. This makes him an eminently suitable candidate for success in the chaotic years after World War I. The shameless man's story is contrasted with that of his polar opposite, a Jewish anarchist.

Theodor Lohse

Benjamin Lenz

Baron von Rastchuk

Rahel Efrussi

Mutter Lohse

Geheimrat Hugenberg

Dada-Künstler

Kommissar

Staatssekretär Hilper

Baron von Köckwitz

Günter

Literat

Schlomje

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September 21, 1989

Theodor Lohse

Benjamin Lenz

Baron von Rastchuk

Rahel Efrussi

Mutter Lohse

Geheimrat Hugenberg

Dada-Künstler

Kommissar

Staatssekretär Hilper

Baron von Köckwitz

Günter

Literat

Schlomje

Roter
