The Trio (Das Trio) 26 years old

Zobel and Karl are a long time gay couple who live together in a trailer home with Lizzie, Zobel's spunky daughter from a heterosexual misadventure. Together these three form a team of thieves who eke out an existence as pickpockets. After a botched job, Karl becomes unable to work, forcing Zobel and Lizzie to seek out a new partner. Lizzie recruits Rudolf, the boyishly charming town misfit. Reluctantly, Zobel allows Rudolf to join them but warns him to never break the golden rule: "No exchanging of bodily fluids within the team." This dictum becomes increasingly difficult to live by as Lizzie's cravings and Zobel's own passions toward Rudolf intensify. Eventually, the golden rule is broken by Lizzie...and then again by Zobel (unbeknownst to Lizzie, of course). An intricate love triangle soon develops amongst the three that is shaped by deception, desire, and betrayal.

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The Trio Cast

Name Character
Armin Rohde He was 42, now 69 years old as Horst
Ernst H. Hilbich He was 66, now 93 years old as Schaffner
Götz George He was 59, 77 years old when he died as Zobel
Tana Schanzara She was 72, 83 years old when she died as Wirtin
Jeanette Hain She was 28, now 55 years old as Lizzi
Christian Redl He was 49, now 75 years old as Karl

The Trio Crew

Name Department
Hermine Huntgeburth as Director. She was 40 (now 66) years old Directing
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The Trio (26 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, January 29, 1998
  • Runtime: 97 minutes