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Rainer Erler

Directing

Rainer Erler

Born
1933-08-26 · Munich, Germany
Died
2023-11-08
Filmography
51 titles on TMDB
About Rainer Erler

Rainer Erler was a German writer, director and film producer. Erler was considered a major maker of German science fiction films and of science fiction on television, as well as the founder of the science thriller subgenre (explosive social, political and scientific themes are presented in a suspenseful way). Erler's films often dealt with controversial social issues such as nuclear energy, nuclear waste, ethics in scientific research, genetic manipulation or organ trafficking. Many films provoked controversial reactions when they were broadcast.

Backdrop from The Haunted Castle

Films & television

45 titles

Assistant Director

Screenplay · Director · Producer

Director · Producer · Writer

Director · Producer · Writer

Director · Producer · Writer

Director · Writer · Producer

Producer · Writer · Director

Director · Producer · Writer

Director · Writer

Assistant Director

Director · Writer

Assistant Director

Director · Writer · Producer

Director · Teleplay

Director · Producer · Writer

Director · Scenario Writer

Screenplay · Director

Assistant Director

Director · Producer · Writer

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