A member of the German expedition in Africa, Thoren is attacked and captured by the Botos before Liane persuades them to spare him. Fascinated by her, he enlists others to capture her and later brings her to Theo Amelongen's home. After Viktor flees by car, Thoren joins the police pursuit.
A stern Prussian Army officer who discovers Barry's impersonation and forcibly recruits him into service. Barry later saves his life and earns a commendation, eventually leading to Barry's recruitment into the Prussian Ministry of Police by Potzdorf's uncle.
A 42-year-old successful writer and widower who marries the much younger Elise. He is somewhat oblivious to the true nature of his son Marcus's psychopathy, dismissing his wife's concerns and attributing his first wife's death to a heart attack. He attempts to maintain a fresh start with his new family but ultimately becomes the target of both his son and stepwife's violent schemes.
A wily South African operative and veteran soldier. Initially displays overt racism toward the African president, but undergoes a significant ideological shift after hearing the captive's impassioned speech, ultimately aligning himself with the team's cause.
Kurt is a retired German race car driver and member of Sean’s capture crew. He drives the herding jeep with Little Wolf, punches Chips when he insults the injured man, and later befriends Chips after a sharpshooting contest and a punch in return. He dislocates his shoulder in a vehicle crash.
German army commander tasked with confiscating Santa Vittoria's wine. He suspects the villagers of hiding bottles, engages in a battle of wits with the mayor, and becomes infatuated with Caterina, eventually leaving the town without causing further harm.
Arrogant German engineer who proposes constructing a new aircraft from the wreckage. Despite his limited experience with full-scale planes and initial conflicts with the crew, his technical leadership and design enable their eventual escape.
Pierre is a pilot recovering from a wartime crash, amnesia, and vertigo, while living with Madeleine and struggling to return her romantic feelings. He forms a secret Sunday bond with Françoise / Cybèle, taking her from boarding school for walks and sharing her loneliness, but his attachment ends in a fatal misunderstanding.
Frank is a gifted footballer whose career ends after a serious knee injury, leaving him bitter over the insurance company’s reduced payment. He later claims to possess evidence concerning Mr. Grandval’s murder and demands one hundred million from Michel Arland and Clémence. He takes Clémence hostage, insisting she stay with him until Thursday, and proposes they leave together.
Juppi is the other member of the composer duo working on the operetta, alongside Jupp. The finale is still missing with only one day remaining before the preview, and impresario Zwickel tries to get both composers to work faster.
A Swedish aviator and one of the expedition's rescuers, Lundborg lands on the Arctic ice and insists that he can take only Nobile aboard. His flight carries Nobile to King's Bay, enabling further rescue efforts but also contributing to the accusation that Nobile abandoned his crew.
Bill Pascoe is Snook's father and a tuna fisherman in the Port Lincoln fishing district. He scorns his accident-prone son, but takes him along on a deep-sea fishing expedition. When tragedy puts Bill and the boat in danger, Snook must act to save his father and the ship.
Hardy Krüger has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Liane Filmreihe with 2 titles. Signature works include Liane, Jungle Goddess, Barry Lyndon, Blind Date. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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