Overview
"Löwengrube – Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit" is a German television series first aired between 1989 and 1992, created by Willy Purucker and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt. It is set in Munich and follows the lives of Ludwig Grandauer and his son Karl, both policemen, covering the years from 1897 to 1954. The TV show is based on Purucker's radio play series Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit (‘The Grandauers and their time’). The series’ main title "Löwengrube", meaning ‘Lions’ Den’, refers to the address of the Munich Police Headquarters inaugurated in 1913.
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • 1989
1897-1933: Imperial period, World War I, hyperinflation, Golden 20s
Season 2
13 Episodes • 1991
1934-1948: NAZI Germany, World War II, post war, US occupation, foundation of Federal Republic of Germany
Season 3
6 Episodes • 1992
1950-1954: Germany's booming 50s, economic miracle
Cast
Jörg Hube
Ludwig Grandauer / Karl Grandauer
Christine Neubauer
Traudl Grandauer
Franziska Stömmer
Adelgunde Soleder
Michael Lerchenberg
Kurt Soleder
Gisela Freudenberg
Sara Soleder
Alexander Duda
Adolf Grandauer
Gerd Anthoff
Friedrich Deinlein
Erich Hallhuber
Willibald Leitner
Werner Rom
Max Kreitmeier
Mona Freiberg
Katharina Kreitmeier
Media
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What people are saying
@sarahwatches
Löwengrube
Just finished the finale! What an incredible adaptation of one of my favorite books. The attention to historical detail is amazing.
@mikefilmcritic
Löwengrube
The character development in this show is unmatched. Every episode leaves me wanting more.
Show Info
First Air Date
11/14/1989
Last Air Date
11/3/1992
Seasons
3
Episodes
32
Network
BR Fernsehen
Status
Ended
Crew
Creator
Willy PuruckerDirector
Rainer WolffhardtWhere to watch
Streaming information not available at this time.