Volker Spengler

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Characters played by Volker Spengler

Ernst Kranz — Satan’s Brew (1976)

Walter's mentally disabled brother, who lives with Walter and collects dead flies. He sexually assaults Walter's admirer after Walter suggests it. Later, after overhearing Walter's accusation, he shoots Walter with a gun that only fires blanks.

Fieldmarshall Hermann Göring — The Ogre (1996)

A high-ranking Nazi official who arrives at his hunting lodge. Initially cheerful, he becomes sadistic, bombastic, and mentally unstable. Upon hearing of the German Army's failure at Stalingrad, he becomes depressed, bitter, and abruptly fires his entire staff, including Abel, before leaving.

Gabriel Kast — Chinese Roulette (1977)

The sexually ambiguous, pretentious aspiring writer son of the housekeeper. He hopes to leverage Gerhard's connections for his writing, reads his philosophical book at dinner, and is later exposed by Angela as a chronic plagiarist.

Fegelein — 100 Years of Adolf Hitler – The Last Hour in the Führerbunker (1989)

Fegelein is associated with betrayal, and his presence fuels suspicion and rage among the bunker’s occupants. As reports of betrayal and military collapse unsettle those around Adolf Hitler, Fegelein contributes to the atmosphere of mistrust and instability surrounding the leader and the people trapped with him.

August — The Third Generation (1979)

August leads the terrorist group but is secretly a double agent working with P. J. Lurz, who pays him to encourage terrorist activity. He distributes assignments, controls the conspirators through deception, and frames Franz and Petra for police action, arranging their deaths while concealing his betrayal.

Career Overview

Volker Spengler has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1966. Their work is anchored in the Vier Stunden von Elbe 1 universe with 1 titles. Signature works include In a Year with 13 Moons, Highfalutin, Sheep in Wales. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
33
Birth Date
1939-02-16
Birth Place
Bremen, Germany

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