Rainer Erler

Rainer Erler

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Rainer Erler was a German writer, director and film producer. Erler was considered a major maker of German science fiction films and of science fiction on television, as well as the founder of the science thriller subgenre (explosive social, political and scientific themes are presented in a suspenseful way). Erler's films often dealt with controversial social issues such as nuclear energy, nuclear waste, ethics in scientific research, genetic manipulation or organ trafficking. Many films provoked controversial reactions when they were broadcast.

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Die Quelle

Die Quelle

1979

Die Halde

Die Halde

1975

Plutonium

Plutonium

1978

Hotel Allotria

Hotel Allotria

1956

The Haunted Castle

The Haunted Castle

1960

Der Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell

Der Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell

1957

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DIRECTOR43

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PRODUCER12