Wambo (2001)
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Cast
Jürgen Tarrach, Ruth Drexel, Bettina Redlich, Alexander Lutz, Paulus Manker, Jan Niklas, Christian Doermer, Florian Lukas, Steffen Wink, Justus von Dohnányi, Anne Bennett, Heribert Sasse, Rosemarie Gerstenberg, David Scheller
An actor’s life is recounted by his professional circle as he tries to keep his homosexual inclinations from public view.
The story
Herbert Stieglmeier, played by Jürgen Tarrach, tries to keep his homosexual inclinations from public view. His life is told from the perspective of his professional circle, with fellow actors speaking about him at times in a documentary style. The film also addresses his sexual preferences in the BDSM realm.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film tells the life story of actor Walter Sedlmayr, who was murdered in 1990 and spent his life trying to hide his homosexual inclinations from the public. In the film, the main character is named Herbert Stieglmeier and is played by Jürgen Tarrach. His life story is told from the perspective of his professional circle and, at times in a documentary style, includes fellow actors talking about him. His sexual preferences in the BDSM realm are also addressed.
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