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Sam: A Saxon

TV Series

Sam: A Saxon

5.5

2023

Synopsis

Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.

Created By

Chris Silber

Jörg Winger

Tyron Ricketts

Trailer

Drama

based on true story

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Cast & Crew

Malick Bauer

Malick Bauer

as Sam Meffire

Tyron Ricketts

Tyron Ricketts

as Alex

Svenja Jung

Svenja Jung

as Yvonne

Luise von Finckh

Luise von Finckh

as Antje

Carina Wiese

Carina Wiese

as Regine

Paula Essam

Paula Essam

as Sabine

Ivy Quainoo

Ivy Quainoo

as Jenny

Thorsten Merten

Thorsten Merten

as Major Schreier

Martin Brambach

Martin Brambach

as Eggert

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