Rainer Erler
Directing
- Born
- August 26, 1933 · Munich, Germany
- Died
- November 8, 2023 (age 90)
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.
Known for
Spare Parts
May 21, 1979
The Haunted Castle
December 15, 1960
Operation Ganymed
December 11, 1977
The Delegation
September 9, 1970
Deadly Harvest
February 18, 2008
News Report on a Journey to a Bright Future
January 1, 1986
The Last Holidays
December 12, 1975
Sugar
January 1, 1989
Die Quelle
April 4, 1979
Lydia muss sterben
September 14, 1964
Plutonium
June 25, 1978
The Mysterious Magician
June 28, 1963
Behind the camera45
- 2008Deadly Harvest Idea
- 2000Tricked Writer
- 1989Sugar Writer, Director
- 1986News Report on a Journey to a Bright Future Producer, Director, Writer
- 1984Der letzte Stammtisch Screenplay, Director
- 1984Das schöne Ende dieser Welt Director, Producer, Writer
- 1981Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere Director, Writer, Producer
- 1981Mein Freund der Scheich Director, Writer, Producer
- 1980A Guru Comes Director
- 1979