Series synopsis
Kanzleramt is a German drama television series that premiered on ZDF on March 23, 2005. It ended on June 29, 2005. It stars Klaus J. Behrendt, Robert Atzorn, Herbert Knaup and Claudia Michelsen.
Kanzleramt is a German television series based on the template of the American tv series The West Wing.
It is primarily set in the office of fictional Chancellor of Germany Andreas Weyher, telling stories about the German head of government's political career and private life as a widower and father of a teenage daughter.
It was neither a critical nor ratings success, and was cancelled after twelve episodes.
Premise
Kanzleramt is a German television series based on the template of the American tv series The West Wing.
It is primarily set in the office of fictional Chancellor of Germany Andreas Weyher, telling stories about the German head of government's political career and private life as a widower and father of a teenage daughter.
It was neither a critical nor ratings success, and was cancelled after twelve episodes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Klaus J. Behrendt as Andreas Weyer
- Robert Atzorn as Kanzleramtschef
- Herbert Knaup as Regierungssprecher
- Claudia Michelsen as Abteilungsleiterin Außenpolitik
- Rita Russek as Leiterin des Kanzlerbüros
- Heikko Deutschmann as Redenschreiber des Bundeskanzlers
Guest cast
- Karoline Teska as Tochter des Bundeskanzlers
- Vadim Glowna as Kai Uwe Harmssen
- Markus Boysen as Axel Pavny
- Lisa Kreuzer as Frauke Lüders
- Margarita Broich as Dr. Marion Heitfeld
- Ursela Monn as Klara Schuhmann
- Mario Adorf as Friedrich Stern
- Wilfried Dziallas as Alfons Bauhaus
- Ulrike Grote as Frau Odenwald
- Philippe Brenninkmeyer as Patrik Sheehan
- Florian Fitz as Markus Jungbluth
- Peter Fitz as Dr. Friedrich Goerne
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | March 23, 2005 | June 29, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 23, 2005 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 30, 2005 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 6, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 23, 2005 |
| Last aired | June 29, 2005 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |