Löwengrube 1989

"Löwengrube – Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit" is a German television series first aired between 1989 and 1992, created by Willy Purucker and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt. It is set in Munich and follows the lives of Ludwig Grandauer and his son Karl, both policemen, covering the years from 1897 to 1954. The TV show is based on Purucker's radio play series Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit (‘The Grandauers and their time’). The series’ main title "Löwengrube", meaning ‘Lions’ Den’, refers to the address of the Munich Police Headquarters inaugurated in 1913.

  • Poster for Season 1

    Season 1

    1989

    13 episodes

    Season 1 of Löwengrube premiered on November 14, 1989.

    1897-1933: Imperial period, World War I, hyperinflation, Golden 20s

  • Poster for Season 2

    Season 2

    1991

    13 episodes

    Season 2 of Löwengrube premiered on January 1, 1991.

    1934-1948: NAZI Germany, World War II, post war, US occupation, foundation of Federal Republic of Germany

  • Poster for Season 3

    Season 3

    1992

    6 episodes

    Season 3 of Löwengrube premiered on January 1, 1992.

    1950-1954: Germany's booming 50s, economic miracle