Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BR Fernsehen
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
Löwengrube
Overview
"Löwengrube – Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit" is a German television series first aired between 1989 and 1992, created by Willy Purucker and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt. It is set in Munich and follows the lives of Ludwig Grandauer and his son Karl, both policemen, covering the years from 1897 to 1954. The TV show is based on Purucker's radio play series Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit (‘The Grandauers and their time’). The series’ main title "Löwengrube", meaning ‘Lions’ Den’, refers to the address of the Munich Police Headquarters inaugurated in 1913.
This production, originally released in 1989, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Crime, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Crime.
- • Produced in Germany.
- • Original Language: German.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Jörg Hube
Ludwig Grandauer / Karl Grandauer
Christine Neubauer
Traudl Grandauer
Franziska Stömmer
Adelgunde Soleder
Michael Lerchenberg
Kurt Soleder
Gisela Freudenberg
Sara Soleder
Alexander Duda
Adolf Grandauer
Gerd Anthoff
Friedrich Deinlein
Erich Hallhuber
Willibald Leitner
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1989-11-14
1897-1933: Imperial period, World War I, hyperinflation, Golden 20s
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1991-01-01
1934-1948: NAZI Germany, World War II, post war, US occupation, foundation of Federal Republic of Germany
Season 3
6 Episodes • Aired 1992-01-01
1950-1954: Germany's booming 50s, economic miracle
