Overview

Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion, also known as Raumpatrouille Orion, and Space Patrol Orion in English, was the first German science fiction television series. Its seven episodes were broadcast by ARD beginning September 17, 1966 six years before Star Trek first aired in West Germany. Being a huge success with several reruns audience ratings went up to 56%. Over the years, the series acquired a distinct cult status in Germany.

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Cast

Dietmar Schönherr

Eva Pflug

Wolfgang Völz

Charlotte Kerr

Claus Holm

Friedrich G. Beckhaus

Ursula Lillig

Benno Sterzenbach

Friedrich Joloff

Franz Schafheitlin