Rainer Erler
- Born
- August 26, 1933
- Died
- November 8, 2023 (90 years old)
- Place of birth
- Munich, Germany
Biography
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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Filmography
- 2008Deadly HarvestFilm · Idea
- 2000TrickedFilm · Writer
- 1991Die Kaltenbach-PapiereSeries · Writer, Director
- 1989SugarFilm · Writer, Director
- 1986News Report on a Journey to a Bright FutureFilm · Producer, Director, Writer
- 1984Der letzte StammtischFilm · Screenplay, Director
- 1984Das schöne Ende dieser WeltFilm · Director, Producer, Writer
- 1981Der Spot oder Fast eine KarriereFilm · Director, Writer, Producer
- 1981Mein Freund der ScheichMein Freund der ScheichFilm · Director, Writer, Producer
- 1980A Guru ComesFilm · Director
- 1979Spare PartsFilm · Director, Producer, Writer★ 6.2
- 1979Die QuelleFilm · Director, Producer, Writer
- 1978PlutoniumFilm · Producer, Writer, Director
- 1977Operation GanymedFilm · Director, Producer, Writer
- 1975The Last HolidaysFilm · Director, Writer, Producer
- 1975Die HaldeFilm · Director, Producer, Writer
- 1974Das Blaue PalaisSeries · Director
- 1973Sieben TageSieben TageFilm · Director, Writer, Producer
- 1972Der AmateurDer AmateurFilm · Director, Writer
- 1972Jan BillbuschJan BillbuschSeries · Director
- 1970The DelegationFilm · Screenplay, Producer, Director
- 1969Der AttentäterDer AttentäterFilm · Director
- 1969Herr Wolff hat seine KriseHerr Wolff hat seine KriseFilm · Director
- 1969BahnübergangBahnübergangFilm · Director
- 1968Professor ColumbusFilm · Director, Scenario Writer
- 1967Almost a HeroAlmost a HeroFilm · Director, Writer
- 1967Der DreispitzDer DreispitzFilm · Director
- 1966Das Bohrloch oder Bayern ist nicht TexasDas Bohrloch oder Bayern ist nicht TexasFilm · Director, Writer
- 1965EndkampfEndkampfFilm · Director, Writer
- 1964Der doppelte NikolausDer doppelte NikolausFilm · Director
- 1964Der SeitensprungDer SeitensprungFilm · Director
- 1964Lydia muss sterbenFilm · Director, Teleplay
- 1964Die GardineDie GardineFilm · Director
- 1963Lady Lobsters BräutigamLady Lobsters BräutigamFilm · Writer, Director
- 1963WinterquartierWinterquartierFilm · Director
- 1963Orden für die WunderkinderFilm · Director, Teleplay
- 1963The Mysterious MagicianFilm · Director
- 1963SonderurlaubSonderurlaubFilm · Director
- 1963Der jähzornige junge MannDer jähzornige junge MannFilm · Director
- 1962SeelenwanderungSeelenwanderungFilm · Director
- 1962Die RacheDie RacheFilm · Director
- 1962Marke LohengrinMarke LohengrinFilm · Writer, Director
- 1961Die KuhDie KuhFilm · Writer, Director
- 1960The Haunted CastleFilm · Assistant Director★ 6.8
- 1959People in the NetFilm · Assistant Director
- 1957Der Bauerndoktor von BayrischzellFilm · Assistant Director
- 1956Hotel AllotriaFilm · Assistant Director
- 1952Illusion in MollFilm · Assistant Director
