Paul Meyerdiercks (played by Michael Degen) is a protagonist in Die Bombe.
The central protagonist and mastermind of a terrorist plot involving a nuclear device in Hamburg. His radical activities, aging perspective, and psychological burden drive the narrative. Jan Lessing (played by Rolf Becker) is a protagonist in Die Bombe.
A key associate within the terrorist network, likely responsible for logistical or operational coordination in Hamburg. Uhl (played by Matthias Fuchs) appears in Die Bombe.
Supporting member of the terrorist cell, contributing to the broader network's preparations. Richard (played by Siegfried W. Kernen) appears in Die Bombe.
Supporting figure within the plot's periphery, likely a contact or accomplice facilitating the scheme. Schroeder (played by Ulrich Matschoss) appears in Die Bombe.
Supporting network member involved in the logistical or surveillance aspects of the terrorist scheme. Winter (played by Dietrich Mattausch) appears in Die Bombe.
Supporting operative within the cell, assisting with the plot's preparation and coordination. Tomczyck (played by Franz Rudnick) appears in Die Bombe.
Supporting figure connected to the terrorist network, likely involved in operational coordination. Kuhnke (played by Wolfgang Wahl) appears in Die Bombe.
Supporting network member or local contact within the Hamburg setting.
Die Bombe (1988) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Paul Meyerdiercks
(played by Michael Degen) — protagonist
The central protagonist and mastermind of a terrorist plot involving a nuclear device in Hamburg. His radical activities, aging perspective, and psychological burden drive the narrative.
Jan Lessing
(played by Rolf Becker) — protagonist
A key associate within the terrorist network, likely responsible for logistical or operational coordination in Hamburg.
Uhl
(played by Matthias Fuchs) — supporting
Supporting member of the terrorist cell, contributing to the broader network's preparations.
Richard
(played by Siegfried W. Kernen) — supporting
Supporting figure within the plot's periphery, likely a contact or accomplice facilitating the scheme.
Schroeder
(played by Ulrich Matschoss) — supporting
Supporting network member involved in the logistical or surveillance aspects of the terrorist scheme.
Winter
(played by Dietrich Mattausch) — supporting
Supporting operative within the cell, assisting with the plot's preparation and coordination.
Tomczyck
(played by Franz Rudnick) — supporting
Supporting figure connected to the terrorist network, likely involved in operational coordination.
Kuhnke
(played by Wolfgang Wahl) — supporting
Supporting network member or local contact within the Hamburg setting.
Helga Meyerdiercks
(played by Rosel Zech) — supporting
Paul Meyerdiercks' wife, navigating the emotional and practical fallout of her husband's dangerous activities while remaining entangled in his world.
von Plottnitz
(played by Hartmut Reck) — supporting
Supporting character, possibly an authority figure or network contact interacting with the main plot's trajectory.
Key Relationships
Paul Meyerdiercks → von Plottnitz
(Conflict Target)
Paul Meyerdiercks → Kuhnke
(Alliance Teammate)
Paul Meyerdiercks → Tomczyck
(Alliance Teammate)
Paul Meyerdiercks → Winter
(Alliance Teammate)
Paul Meyerdiercks → Schroeder
(Alliance Teammate)
Paul Meyerdiercks → Richard
(Alliance Teammate)
Paul Meyerdiercks → Uhl
(Alliance Teammate)
Paul Meyerdiercks → Jan Lessing
(Alliance Partner)
Paul Meyerdiercks → Helga Meyerdiercks
(Family Spouse)
Story Analysis
A controversial German TV adaptation exploring terrorism through censorship and broadcast delays.
Plot Progression
Literary Origins
Urban Tensions
Censorship Battle
Delayed Premiere
Directed by Christian Görlitz
Die Bombe (1988) · 9/10 · drama, thriller, tv-movie