The Robber (2010)

A story based on Johann Rettenberger, an Austrian marathon runner and a bank robber.

Director:

Benjamin Heisenberg

Writers:

Martin Prinz (novel), Benjamin Heisenberg

Stars:

Andreas Lust, Markus Schleinzer, Roman Kettner

6 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andreas Lust	...	Johann Rettenberger
Markus Schleinzer	...	Bewährungsbeamter
Roman Kettner	...	Pensionsportier
Hannelore Klauber-Laursen	...	Bankkassiererin
Tabea Werich	...	Junge Frau vor dem Supermarkt
Nina Steiner	...	Betreuerin am Arbeitsamt
Josef Romestorffer	...	Kollege Erika
Franziska Weisz	...	Erika
Wolfgang Petrik	...	1. Kunde Erika
Florian Wotruba	...	2. Kunde Erika
Johannes Handler	...	Sportarzt
Katharina Hülle	...	Sportärztin
Tony Nagy	...	Schuhverkäufer
Michaela Christl	...	Entführte Frau
Georg Mlynek	...	Jogger

Storyline

A story based on Johann Rettenberger, an Austrian marathon runner and a bank robber.

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Plot Keywords:

murder of a police officer | bank robber | escape from police custody | marathon | stolen car | 

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Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Willkommen Österreich: Die 98. Sendung: Andreas Lust & DJ Bobo (2010)

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Soundtracks

I Love You
Written by Neil Innes
Performed by The Rutles

User Reviews

I love you, Hans.

I have always found runners and cyclists to be a strange lot. Why would they devote hours of their time to sweating except to get some kind of a rush similar to drug addicts?

This film shows that life clearly, as Johann (Andreas Lust) gets out of prison and, rather than seek a life of fame and glory as a long distance runner and settle down with a woman who loves him, he pursues a life of crime. He is seeking the same or a higher rush that he gets from running.

He doesn't quit running, but uses it to aid in stealing. It's never about money, as we never see him spend any. He just stores thousands of Euros under his bed. He even maintains a blank look as Erika (Franziska Weisz) tries to get some emotion out of him. His life is wrapped up in the rush he gets from stealing.

Both primary actors gave very good performances in a film that had you on the edge as time ran out for Johann.

Details

Official Sites:

Kino Lorber [United States] Zorro Film [Germany]

Country:

Germany Austria

Language:

German

Release Date:

29 April 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

El ladrón

Filming Locations:

Lower Austria, Austria

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,169, 6 February 2011

Gross USA:

$83,451

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$254,489

Company Credits

Production Co:

FFF Bayern, Film Institut, Filmfonds Wien

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1