
Rainer Erler
Directing
Born 1933-08-26 · Munich, Germany · Died 2023-11-08
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.
Acting
Crew

Deadly Harvest
Idea

Tricked
Writer

Die Kaltenbach-Papiere
Writer

Die Kaltenbach-Papiere
Director

Sugar
Writer

Sugar
Director

News Report on a Journey to a Bright Future
Producer

News Report on a Journey to a Bright Future
Director

News Report on a Journey to a Bright Future
Writer

Der letzte Stammtisch
Screenplay

Der letzte Stammtisch
Director

Das schöne Ende dieser Welt
Director

Das schöne Ende dieser Welt
Producer

Das schöne Ende dieser Welt
Writer

Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere
Director

Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere
Writer

Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere
Producer
Mein Freund der Scheich
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Mein Freund der Scheich
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Mein Freund der Scheich
Producer

