Startfieber (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Startfieber is a drama film directed by Konrad Petzold, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The three athletes Holger, Jens, and Ralf are fighting in the Nordic combined for a place in the junior national team. What has begun as fruitful team work in the children and youth sport schools, develops into a strong rivalry among the young men. Each of them excels at only one of the sports - Jens is a brilliant cross-country skier, but a bad ski jumper, and with Holger it is the other way around - thus, they need each other, yet they still fight against each other.
Who’s in it. Startfieber stars Klaus Manchen as Kurzer, Gina Presgott as Oma Feurich, Peter Hölzel and Rudolf Ulrich, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Startfieber page.
If you liked it. Fans of Startfieber tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Startfieber (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Startfieber change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Startfieber?
- Startfieber stars Klaus Manchen, Gina Presgott, Peter Hölzel, Rudolf Ulrich and Monika Hildebrandt.
- When was Startfieber released?
- Startfieber was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.