Alfred Herrhausen, CEO of Deutsche Bank, has a vision to provide debt relief to the world's poorest countries, including making a deal with the nearly bankrupt Soviet Union, but his vision quickly attracts attention from all sides.
DirectorPia Strietmann
WriterThomas Wendrich
The brilliant idea
Oct 1, 2024
In 1987, Alfred Herrhausen looks to gain power within Deutsche Bank. However, some of his plans are met with scepticism.
The rapid rise
Oct 1, 2024
Herrhausen makes dangerous enemies due to his policies and the ideas he supports; Herrhausen's wife is concerned about his health.
The courageous siezure of power
Oct 3, 2024
Herrhausen asks Kopper, a board member, to purchase an investment bank in London as he prepares to lead Deutsche Bank into the future.
Certain death
Oct 3, 2024
A terrorist cell under Tania Fehling and a militant Palestinian functionary plan an attack that targets Herrhausen.
