Lt. Col. in the Stasi and Wiesler's superior. Orders Dreyman's surveillance and later becomes suspicious of Wiesler's loyalty. He punishes Wiesler with a dead-end administrative assignment after the investigation concludes without finding the hidden typewriter.
Grubitz acts as Wiesler's direct commanding officer, issuing surveillance orders and later managing his career outcomes.
Grubitz oversees the official investigation into Dreyman, ultimately closing the case after failing to locate the evidence.
Hempf and Grubitz operate within the same state apparatus, coordinating surveillance and enforcement actions against Dreyman.
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