Betti Schäfer (played by Picco von Groote) is a protagonist in Starfighter.
The determined wife of pilot Harry Schäfer who becomes the central protagonist after refusing to accept official explanations for fatal Starfighter crashes. She leads an investigation against a powerful conspiracy. Harry Schäfer (played by Steve Windolf) is a protagonist in Starfighter.
A daring and highly skilled Bundeswehr fighter pilot, known as a daredevil. His fatal crash in the Starfighter jet triggers the main conflict and investigation. Richie Weichert (played by Frederick Lau) appears in Starfighter.
A talented fighter pilot and Harry's best friend. He represents the next generation of pilots navigating the dangers and pressures of the Starfighter program. Helga Waldeck (played by Alice Dwyer) appears in Starfighter.
Betti's close friend and key supporter. She assists in gathering evidence and challenging the official narratives pushed by the military and political authorities. Gordon Marks (played by Walter Sittler) appears in Starfighter.
A political or corporate figure representing the business interests driving the Starfighter procurement. He is part of the alliance Betti opposes. Kommodore Kieser (played by Peter Kremer) appears in Starfighter.
A senior military officer whose rank indicates high authority within the air force. He likely oversees operations and participates in the official cover-up of the crashes. Oberleutnant Rampel (played by Jan Messutat) appears in Starfighter.
A junior military officer (Lieutenant) operating within the air force structure. He is likely involved in flight operations or accident investigations under military command.
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Characters
Betti Schäfer
(played by Picco von Groote) — protagonist
The determined wife of pilot Harry Schäfer who becomes the central protagonist after refusing to accept official explanations for fatal Starfighter crashes. She leads an investigation against a powerf...
Harry Schäfer
(played by Steve Windolf) — protagonist
A daring and highly skilled Bundeswehr fighter pilot, known as a daredevil. His fatal crash in the Starfighter jet triggers the main conflict and investigation.
Richie Weichert
(played by Frederick Lau) — supporting
A talented fighter pilot and Harry's best friend. He represents the next generation of pilots navigating the dangers and pressures of the Starfighter program.
Helga Waldeck
(played by Alice Dwyer) — supporting
Betti's close friend and key supporter. She assists in gathering evidence and challenging the official narratives pushed by the military and political authorities.
Gordon Marks
(played by Walter Sittler) — minor
A political or corporate figure representing the business interests driving the Starfighter procurement. He is part of the alliance Betti opposes.
Kommodore Kieser
(played by Peter Kremer) — minor
A senior military officer whose rank indicates high authority within the air force. He likely oversees operations and participates in the official cover-up of the crashes.
Oberleutnant Rampel
(played by Jan Messutat) — minor
A junior military officer (Lieutenant) operating within the air force structure. He is likely involved in flight operations or accident investigations under military command.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Harry Schäfer → Oberleutnant Rampel
(Professional Colleague)
A 1960s German thriller exploring institutional conspiracy, pilot safety, and a wife's relentless pursuit of truth against a powerful military-business alliance.
Plot Progression
Wings of Ambition
Shadows of Conspiracy
Fighting the Machine
Truth in the Sky
Directed by Miguel Alexandre
Starfighter (2015) · 7.1/10 · drama, tv-movie
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