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title: "Jadup and Boel"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jadup-and-boel-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 212436
imdb_id: "tt0080941"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Jadup and Boel (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jadup-and-boel-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Jadup and Boel" (1988).
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Title: Jadup and Boel (also Jadup und Boel).
Year: 1988 (Release date in DE: 05/12/1988).
Genre: Drama.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Director: Rainer Simon.
Cast: Kurt Böwe (as Jadup), Katrin Knappe (as Boel).
Plot: In a small town, people tried to forget events shortly after WWII. A stranger finds a book that Jadup gave to Boel, a young refugee who resettled in the town over 30 years ago. This triggers memories about Boel and the post-war period. Boel had vanished previously. Rumors of a rape existed with blame placed on a Russian soldier. Jadup, the town's respected and popular mayor, remembers mistrusting Boel

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rainer Simon
- **Networks / Studios**: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kurt Böwe** as *Jadup*
- **Katrin Knappe** as *Boel*
- **Gudrun Ritter** as *Barbara*
- **Timo Jacob** as *Max*
- **Käthe Reichel** as *Frau Martin*
- **Franciszek Pieczka** as *Unger*
- **Heide Kipp** as *Frau Unger*
- **Michael Gwisdek** as *Gwissen*
- **Rolf-Martin Kruckenberg** as *Wenzel*
- **Dirk Nawrocki** as *Wenzel, jung*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Jadup and Boel online?
Jadup and Boel is currently available to watch or stream on Kanopy. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Jadup and Boel worth watching?
Jadup and Boel holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Jadup and Boel and when was it released?
Jadup and Boel is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Jadup and Boel?
Jadup and Boel was directed by Rainer Simon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Jadup and Boel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/212436)
- [Jadup and Boel (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/212436-jadup-und-boel/cast)
- [Jadup and Boel (1988) - Rainer Simon | Cast and Crew | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/jadup-and-boel-am85887/cast-crew)
- [Jadup und Boel (1988) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080941/fullcredits/)
- [Jadup und Boel – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jadup_und_Boel)

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