

Die Bubi Scholz Story
Dramatic life of Gustav "Bubi" Scholz, who rose from post-war obscurity and a background in black market dealings to become a celebrated European boxing champion in the late 1940s. Charismatic and widely admired, he quickly became a national icon. But as the spotlight fades and his victories grow distant, Scholz’s personal life begins to unravel, leading him into a downward spiral of addiction and emotional turmoil.
Cast

Benno Fürmann
Gustav 'Bubi' Scholz - jung

Götz George
Gustav 'Bubi' Scholz - alt

Nicolette Krebitz
Helga Scholz - jung

Angela Winkler
Helga Scholz - alt

Dietmar Mues
Klaus Eckleben - alt

Alexandra Maria Lara
Renate - jung

Elisabeth Trissenaar
Renate - alt

Horst Krause
Fritz Gretzschel, Trainer

Michael Gwisdek
Lado Taubeneck, Manager

Harald Juhnke
er selbst

Hanns Zischler
Otto Grimm

Rainer Basedow
Boxpromoter

Axel Pape

Heinrich Giskes
Abgeordneter

Katharina Meinecke
Dr. Kranz, Psychologin
Storyline
Dramatic life of Gustav "Bubi" Scholz, who rose from post-war obscurity and a background in black market dealings to become a celebrated European boxing champion in the late 1940s. Charismatic and widely admired, he quickly became a national icon. But as the spotlight fades and his victories grow distant, Scholz’s personal life begins to unravel, leading him into a downward spiral of addiction and emotional turmoil.
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