1989
DE
Löwengrube
"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.
Cast
Seasons
(3 Seasons 32 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