Rainer Erler
Directing
Biography
Rainer Erler was a German writer, director and film producer. Erler was considered a major maker of German science fiction films and of science fiction on television, as well as the founder of the science thriller subgenre (explosive social, political and scientific themes are presented in a suspenseful way).
Erler's films often dealt with controversial social issues such as nuclear energy, nuclear waste, ethics in scientific research, genetic manipulation or organ trafficking. Many films provoked controversial reactions when they were broadcast.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Rainer Erler
Spare Parts
1979
Sugar
1989
Filmography
Production & Directing (81)
2008
Deadly HarvestIdea
6.5
2000
TrickedWriter
9.0
1989
SugarDirector
6.5
1989
SugarWriter
6.5
1986
3.8
1986
3.8
3.8
1984
Der letzte StammtischScreenplay
1984
Der letzte StammtischDirector
1984
Das schöne Ende dieser WeltDirector
9.0
1984
Das schöne Ende dieser WeltProducer
9.0
1984
9.0
1981
Der Spot oder Fast eine KarriereDirector
9.0
1981
9.0
1981
Der Spot oder Fast eine KarriereProducer
9.0
1981
Mein Freund der ScheichDirector
9.0
1981
Mein Freund der ScheichWriter
9.0
1981
Mein Freund der ScheichProducer
9.0
1980
A Guru ComesDirector
8.0
1979
Spare PartsDirector
6.2
1979
Spare PartsProducer
6.2
1979
Spare PartsWriter
6.2
1979
Die QuelleDirector
8.5
1979
Die QuelleProducer
8.5
1979
Die QuelleWriter
8.5
1978
PlutoniumProducer
7.5
1978
PlutoniumWriter
7.5
1978
PlutoniumDirector
7.5
1977
Operation GanymedDirector
4.9
1977
Operation GanymedProducer
4.9
1977
Operation GanymedWriter
4.9
1975
The Last HolidaysDirector
3.7
1975
The Last HolidaysProducer
3.7
1975
The Last HolidaysWriter
3.7
1975
Die HaldeDirector
9.0
1975
Die HaldeProducer
9.0
1975
Die HaldeWriter
9.0
1973
Sieben TageDirector
9.0
1973
Sieben TageProducer
9.0
1973
Sieben TageWriter
9.0
1972
Der AmateurDirector
1972
Der AmateurWriter
1970
The DelegationScreenplay
6.1
1970
The DelegationDirector
6.1
1970
The DelegationProducer
6.1
1969
Der AttentäterDirector
8.0
1969
Herr Wolff hat seine KriseDirector
1969
BahnübergangDirector
1968
Professor ColumbusDirector
10.0
1968
Professor ColumbusScenario Writer
10.0
1967
Almost a HeroDirector
5.5
1967
Almost a HeroWriter
5.5
1967
Der DreispitzDirector
1966
10.0
1966
10.0
1965
EndkampfDirector
10.0
1965
EndkampfWriter
10.0
1964
Der doppelte NikolausDirector
8.5
1964
Der SeitensprungDirector
10.0
1964
Lydia muss sterbenDirector
7.0
1964
Lydia muss sterbenTeleplay
7.0
1964
Die GardineDirector
8.0
1963
Lady Lobsters BräutigamDirector
1963
Lady Lobsters BräutigamWriter
1963
WinterquartierDirector
1963
Orden für die WunderkinderDirector
9.0
1963
Orden für die WunderkinderTeleplay
9.0
1963
The Mysterious MagicianDirector
10.0
1963
SonderurlaubDirector
10.0
1963
Der jähzornige junge MannDirector
1962
SeelenwanderungDirector
8.5
1962
Die RacheDirector
1962
Marke LohengrinWriter
7.0
1962
Marke LohengrinDirector
7.0
1961
Die KuhWriter
1961
Die KuhDirector
1960
The Haunted CastleAssistant Director
6.8
1959
People in the NetAssistant Director
8.0
1957
Der Bauerndoktor von BayrischzellAssistant Director
7.5
1956
Hotel AllotriaAssistant Director
10.0
1952
Illusion in MollAssistant Director
7.0