Cast: Ulli Lommel

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Ulli Lommel. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


World on a Wire (TV)

1973 · Movie · 205 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Klaus Löwitsch · Barbara Valentin · Mascha Rabben · Karl Heinz Vosgerau

Synopsis World on a Wire (TV) (1973) is set in a future where a groundbreaking computer project, Simulacron, has the capability to create a fully immersive simulated reality. The story begins with the sudden death of the project's leader, Henry Vollmer....

7.1

324 votes

7.1

324 votes

Effi Briest

1974 · Movie · 140 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Wolfgang Schenck · Ulli Lommel · Karlheinz Böhm

Synopsis Effi Briest (1974) follows the story of Hanna Schygulla as Effi Briest, a spirited 17-year-old German girl residing with her family. Despite her straightforward nature, Effi harbors social aspirations, leading her to accept a marriage proposal from Baron Geert Von...

6.9

380 votes

6.9

380 votes

Chinese Roulette

1976 · Movie · 96 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Anna Karina · Margit Carstensen · Brigitte Mira · Ulli Lommel

Synopsis Chinese Roulette (1976) revolves around a prosperous couple who deceive each other about their weekend plans, both intending to meet their respective lovers at their family's countryside estate, Traunitz castle. The husband claims to be traveling to Oslo for business,...

6.9

575 votes

6.9

575 votes

Nora Helmer (TV)

1974 · Movie · 101 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Margit Carstensen · Joachim Hansen · Barbara Valentin · Ulli Lommel

Synopsis Nora Helmer (TV) (1974) centers around a woman who, despite being married for eight years and having two children, maintains a naive and innocent demeanor. Her husband, Torvald, shields her from any responsibilities and worldly knowledge, deeming such practical understanding...

6.7

27 votes

6.7

27 votes

6.5

26 votes

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Lou Castel · Eddie Constantine · Marquand Böhm · Hanna Schygulla

Synopsis Beware of a Holy Whore (1971) unfolds on a chaotic film set where two crucial elements are absent: the film material and the director. In response, the actors, actresses, and crew members strive to make the most of the situation....

6.4

303 votes

6.4

303 votes

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Ulli Lommel · Hanna Schygulla · Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Hans Hirschmüller

Synopsis Love is Colder Than Death (1969) follows the story of Franz, a rebellious pimp portrayed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who forms an unlikely alliance with Bruno, a notorious criminal played by Ulli Lommel. Their connection is forged through a shared...

6.4

423 votes

6.4

423 votes

Whity

1971 · Movie · 95 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Günther Kaufmann · Hanna Schygulla · Ron Randell · Katrin Schaake

Synopsis Whity (1971) is set in the American West during 1878, focusing on the dysfunctional Nicholson family residing in an imposing mansion that feels more like a tomb than a residence. The family comprises Ben, the tyrannical head of the household;...

6.3

172 votes

6.3

172 votes

Satan's Brew

1976 · Movie · 112 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Kurt Raab · Margit Carstensen · Helen Vita · Volker Spengler

Synopsis Satan's Brew (1976) follows the tumultuous life of Walter, a German anarchist poet who finds himself in financial distress when his publisher denies him an advance. Desperate for funds, Walter explores unconventional methods to secure money, including a drastic act...

6.2

323 votes

6.2

323 votes

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Michael König · Günther Kaufmann · Katrin Schaake

Synopsis Rio das Mortes (TV) (1971) follows the story of Michel and Guenther, two individuals stuck in unfulfilling jobs who share a common dream: to journey to Peru in search of hidden riches, guided by a map of the Rio das...

6.0

114 votes

6.0

114 votes

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Harry Baer · Irm Hermann · Rudolf Waldemar Brem

Synopsis Pioneers in Ingolstadt (TV) (1971) follows the journey of Berta, an innocent and unsuspecting young woman working as a maid, as she embarks on a quest for affection and connection. Her life takes an exciting turn when a group of...

6.0

44 votes

6.0

44 votes

This Is America

1977 · Documentary · 97 min. · United States

Direction Romano Vanderbes

Cast Fanne Foxe · Anibal O. Lleras · Ulli Lommel · Norman Rose

Synopsis This Is America (1977) delves into the more unconventional aspects of American life, drawing inspiration from provocative documentaries such as Mondo Cane. The film kicks off with a stark portrayal of the intense and sometimes dangerous world of American car...

5.5

39 votes

5.5

39 votes

5.2

195 votes

The Angels' Melancholia

2009 · Movie · 158 min. · Germany

Direction Marian Dora

Cast Zenza Raggi · Frank Oliver · Janette Weller · Bianca Schneider

Synopsis The Angels' Melancholia (2009) follows the reunion of two old friends who decide to spend their final days together in a historic, yet eerie, old house. This house holds a wealth of memories and secrets from their past. They invite...

4.2

67 votes

4.2

67 votes

Olivia / A Taste of Sin

1983 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Ulli Lommel

Cast Suzanna Love · Robert Walker Jr. · Jeff Winchester · Bibbe Hansen

Synopsis Olivia / A Taste of Sin (1983) follows the story of an American engineer working in London on the dismantling of the iconic London Bridge, which is set to be relocated to Arizona. During his time in London, he forms...

3.8

27 votes

3.8

27 votes

Boogeyman II

1983 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

3.4

81 votes

3.4

81 votes

Zodiac Killer

2005 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Ulli Lommel

Cast Vladimir Maksic · Ulli Lommel · Peter Beckman · Todd Jensen

Synopsis Zodiac Killer (2005) follows a chilling narrative where a series of copycat murders bring back the terror of the infamous Zodiac Killer. Set in contemporary Los Angeles, a young man becomes fixated on replicating the brutal crimes of the original...

2.6

30 votes

2.6

30 votes

Carcinoma

2014 · Movie · 87 min. · Germany

Direction Marian Dora

Cast Ulli Lommel · Thomas Goersch · Carina Palmer · Curd Berger

Synopsis Carcinoma (2014) follows the harrowing journey of an individual grappling with a colorectal cancer diagnosis. The narrative delves into his decision to forgo conventional treatment, leading to an unsettling obsession with the tumor that gradually drains his vitality. The film...

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Shadow of Angels

1976 · Movie · 101 min. · Switzerland

Direction Daniel Schmid

Cast Ingrid Caven · Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Annemarie Düringer · Adrian Hoven

Synopsis Shadow of Angels (1976) follows the story of Lily Brest, a captivating and enigmatic woman who navigates the grimy underbelly of society as a prostitute with a limited clientele. Despite her tough exterior, Lily harbors deep affection for her unemployed...

Not rated

Not rated