The Sprinter (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, The Sprinter is a drama film directed by Christoph Böll, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A homosexual, crazy guy tries to be “normal.” So he begins to search a girl. He first of all starts a membership in a sports club as a short distance runner. But his results are very poor. Suddenly he saw an other member of the Club, a girl, and starts a affair with her.
Who’s in it. The Sprinter stars Wieland Samolak as Wieland, Gerhard Olschewski as Ricardo, Dieter Eppler as Siegfried Dietrich and Wichart von Roëll as Dr.Klampf, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sprinter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sprinter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sprinter (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sprinter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Sprinter?
- The Sprinter stars Wieland Samolak, Gerhard Olschewski, Dieter Eppler, Wichart von Roëll and Miriam Spoerri.
- When was The Sprinter released?
- The Sprinter was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.