Martin Brest — Knockin' on Heaven's Door Character Profile

About Martin Brest

Terminally ill patient who befriends Rudi. They steal a crime boss's car, embark on a road trip to see the sea, and ultimately reach the ocean where Martin passes away.

Martin Brest — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Til Schweiger

Appears in

Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Martin Brest — mother — Martin's Mother (Cornelia Froboess)
• Martin Brest — Alliance Partner — Rudi Wurlitzer (Jan Josef Liefers)

  Co-leaders of the road trip who coordinate their escape and mission planning.

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