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The Old Fox

Original title: Der Alte
  • TV Series
  • 1977– 1977–
  • 1h
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6.3/10
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Der Alte (1977)
  • Crime
  • Drama
A police department led by an older, experienced detective solves crimes together.A police department led by an older, experienced detective solves crimes together.A police department led by an older, experienced detective solves crimes together.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
683
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  • Stars
    • Michael Ande
    • Markus Böttcher
    • Ulf Söhmisch
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    • Michael Ande
    • Markus Böttcher
    • Ulf Söhmisch
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    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Michael Ande
    Michael Ande
    • Gerd Heymannas Gerd Heymann…
    401 episodes401 eps • 1977–2016
    Markus Böttcher
    • Werner Riedmannas Werner Riedmann…
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    Ulf Söhmisch
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    273 episodes273 eps • 1983–2013
    Rolf Schimpf
    Rolf Schimpf
    • Leo Kressas Leo Kress
    223 episodes223 eps • 1986–2009
    Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss
    • Axel Richteras Axel Richter
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    Charles M. Huber
    Charles M. Huber
    • Henry Johnsonas Henry Johnson…
    126 episodes126 eps • 1985–1997
    Siegfried Lowitz
    Siegfried Lowitz
    • Erwin Kösteras Erwin Köster…
    100 episodes100 eps • 1977–1986
    Jan-Gregor Kremp
    • Hauptkommissar Richard Vossas Hauptkommissar Richard Voss…
    91 episodes91 eps • 2004–2022
    Jan Hendriks
    Jan Hendriks
    • Martin Brenneras Martin Brenner…
    86 episodes86 eps • 1977–1986
    Christina Rainer
    Christina Rainer
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    Ludwig Blochberger
    Ludwig Blochberger
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    60 episodes60 eps • 2008–2022
    Stephanie Stumph
    Stephanie Stumph
    • Annabell Lorenzas Annabell Lorenz
    57 episodes57 eps • 2015–2022
    Walter Kreye
    Walter Kreye
    • Hauptkommissar Rolf Herzogas Hauptkommissar Rolf Herzog…
    44 episodes44 eps • 2002–2012
    Henning Schlüter
    • Millingeras Millinger…
    43 episodes43 eps • 1977–1984
    Wolfgang Zerlett
    Wolfgang Zerlett
    • Meyer Zwoas Meyer Zwo…
    37 episodes37 eps • 1979–1987
    Thimo Meitner
    • Lennard Wandmannas Lennard Wandmann…
    33 episodes33 eps • 2017–2021
    Hans Georg Panczak
    Hans Georg Panczak
    • Bennoas Benno…
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    Gaby Herbst
    Gaby Herbst
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    25 episodes25 eps • 1977–2003
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    Storyline

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    A police department led by an older, experienced detective solves crimes together.
    • police commissioner
    • criminal
    • criminal investigation
    • murder investigation
    • commissioner
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    • Connections
      Referenced in Dolly Dots: De aerobische minnaar (1983)

    User reviews8

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    10/10
    Excellent TV serial
    I watched this serial as a kid sometime in 80's in India. It is an excellent TV serial. The original serial is in German, I believe, but it was telecast translated in English. The dubbing was so good that I did not even realize that it was not in English originally. (Of course, I was a kid then). In particular, I remember an episode where the killer used to kill his victims by giving poison in the chocolate. Very nice performance by Lowitz.

    I have been looking for its DVD (in English, of course) but have not been successful in finding it. If anyone has it or knows where I can get it, please let me know. If you ever get a chance to watch this serial, please do not miss it. I am sure, you will like it especially if you are fond of detective serials.

    Thanks ~U
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    • upashiboka
    • May 19, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 1977 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Der Alte
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 1, Bavaria Studios, Bavariafilmplatz 7, Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Neue Münchner Fernsehproduktion (NMF)
      • Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD
      • 1.33 : 1

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