A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.
Katharina Thalbach
as Vera Pukall
Hans Christian Blech
as Dr. Svoboda
Heinz Hoenig
as Holger
Peter Simonischek
as Volker de Vries
Hannelore Elsner
as Mrs. de Vries
Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp
as Hamacher
Lukas Ammann
as Prof. Wagner
Ulrich Pleitgen
as Dittmann
Nicolette Krebitz
as Sylvie
Rosalinde Renn
as Carola Stein
Klaus Pohl
as Mr. Brauneck
Karin Drache-Fares
as Mrs. Brauneck
