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 & Episodes
Season 1
1897-1933: Imperial period, World War I, hyperinflation, Golden 20s
Season 2
1934-1948: NAZI Germany, World War II, post war, US occupation, foundation of Federal Republic of Germany
Season 3
1950-1954: Germany's booming 50s, economic miracle
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Hansi Kraus
Kargus
Timothy Peach
Rudi Grandauer
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Frequently Asked Questions
"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...
Löwengrube has 3 seasons with 32 episodes.
Löwengrube premiered on November 14, 1989.
No, Löwengrube has ended. The final episode aired on November 3, 1992.
Löwengrube originally aired on BR Fernsehen. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Löwengrube was created by Willy Purucker.
Löwengrube has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
Löwengrube is classified as Drama, Crime, War & Politics.