Der Träumer und das wilde Mädchen - Hetzjagd durch Deutschland

A former gymnast breaks into the Berlin customs vault and steals a single computer chip. The prize attracts the attention of organized crime, including the Mafia, who see the chip as leverage in a larger scheme. The trail winds through Berlin and beyond, turning into a tense cat and mouse chase across city streets, warehouses, and back alleys as investigators close in and rivals circle. Loyalties shift as old alliances fray and the protagonist must rely on speed, cunning, and gritty determination to stay ahead. The story fuses urban crime energy with a pulse racing pursuit that tests nerve rather than brute force.

Directed by Hermann Joha and Raoul W Heimrich, this 1999 German TV crime film was developed by Peter Szigeti and Nico Chiriatti for television. The production leans on real locations and tight, daylight crowd scenes to ground the pursuit, balancing street level grit with accessible suspense. The tension is aided by crisp cinematography and tight editing.

Box office data are not publicly reported for this television film, and it did not have a conventional worldwide gross. As a TV release, its financial footprint was primarily tied to network licensing and regional viewership.

It sits within the late 1990s German crime TV landscape as a compact thriller that emphasizes brisk pacing and urban texture. Its Berlin backdrop and a cast headlined by Yvonne De Bark and Sven Martinek give the film a recognizable mood, while the plot of suspects and chases underscores a pragmatic approach to danger rather than grand spectacle. The Berlin streets, transit hubs, and gray facades all contribute to a mood of immediacy.

Critical reception outside TV circles was sparse, reflecting the film's network thriller status. Viewers were drawn to the brisk chase and action, while the story quietly probes loyalty under pressure and the costs of chasing money. The pacing favors efficient set pieces over heavy dialogue, delivering a tense experience.