Der Clown
| Der Clown | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Directed by | Hermann Joha |
| Starring | Sven Martinek Diana Frank Thomas Anzenhofer Volkmar Kleinert |
| Theme music composer | Helmut Zerlett |
| Composer | Helmut Zerlett |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Original language | German |
| No. of episodes | 46 |
| Original release | |
| Network | RTL |
| Release | 21 April 1998 – 11 October 2001 |
Der Clown (English: "the clown") is a German television series that aired between 21 April 1998 and 11 October 2001. Initially launched in 1996 as a pilot movie, it ran for 46 episodes and starred Sven Martinek, Diana Frank, Thomas Anzenhofer, and Volkmar Kleinert.[1][2]
Synopsis
[edit]The story is about Max Zander, an agent from WIPA (World Intelligence Police Agency). When his friend dies in a car bomb meant for him, Max decides to fake his own death and live as a phantom, known only as "the Clown", and fight crime. He gets help from his friends, journalist Claudia Diehl, pilot Tobias "Dobbs" Steiger, and lawyer Joseph Ludowski.
Film
[edit]On 24 March 2005, the movie The Clown: Payday, a film sequel to the TV series, was released in German cinemas.
References
[edit]- ^ "Serien - Der Clown" [Series - The Clown]. actionconcept.com (in German). Archived from the original on 8 August 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ "Le Clown" [The Clown]. toutelatele.com (in French). Retrieved 10 June 2020.