The Hunt for CM 24 (TV 1997)
"Jagd nach CM 24" (original title)

Director:

Peter Ristau

Writer:

Fred Breinersdorfer

Stars:

Bill Sage, Amanda Ooms, Gesche Tebbenhoff

Cast

Credited cast:
Bill Sage	...	Jacob Hofstetter
Amanda Ooms	...	Annabelle
Gesche Tebbenhoff	...	Elke
Dieter Laser	...	Simander
Michael Greiling	...	Liebermann
Hans-Dieter Brückner	...	Lederer (as Hans-D. Brückner)
Klaus-Peter Thiele	...	Weise
Eric P. Caspar	...	Prof. Uhl
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Greta Amend	...	Police officer
Maureen Griffin	...	The American Nurse

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

cancer | medical

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

Germany Switzerland UK

Language:

German English

Release Date:

18 June 1997 (Germany)

Also Known As:

The Hunt for CM 24

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pinnacle Pictures, Journal Film Production, Portman Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

The Hunt for CM 24 - a gripping conspiracy thriller

English title: The Hunt for CM 24. This movie is in English not German, at least the version I watched last night was and it did not appear to have been dubbed.

This movie is a good little thriller with interesting twists and just enough suspense to keep me awake way past bedtime! Jacob Hofstetter (Bill Sage) gradually becomes aware of the extent of the conspiracy he is wrapped up in and has some success in overcoming his adversaries. CM24 is a cancer cure he has designed that works using an enzyme for gene therapy. His troubles start when the University cancels funding; then a sick woman, Annabelle (Amanda Ooms), appears for treatment which he gives her.

The film starts a little slowly and does not initially make sense, but the pace and focus quickly picks up. In the end it is about one mans conscience and love for a woman against a major corporate who persuade even his (now ex-) lover to betray him.

The only thing I would do differently in Jacob's position is release the formula for CM24, and instructions on how to make it, on the Internet (News groups are good) and to other drug companies. There being no way he could ever have made any money from it himself.