Dr. Stefan Frank – Der Arzt, dem die Frauen vertrauen is a German medical television series produced by Phoenix Film for RTL from 1995 to 2001. The show was adapted from a series of pulp magazines, written by Gerhard B. Wenzel.
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Synopsis
The series centers on Stefan Frank, a gynecologist, who moves to Munich to care for his ailing father, Eberhard, who has a large house he calls Villa Frank. Other residents of the villa include Stefan's half-sister Laura, his housekeeper Martha, her brother Louis, and Stefan's receptionist, Marie-Luise. The series revolves around Stefan's medical practice as well as various aspects of his personal life.
Broadcast
The initial broadcast of the series was the pilot film Ein Ende kann ein neuer Anfang sein, which aired on 2 March 1995 on RTL. The first season ran until July 1995, and the show was renewed for six more seasons.
Cast and characters
Sigmar Solbach as Stefan Frank
Hans Caninenberg as Eberhard Frank
Erna Waßmer as Martha Brunnacker
Alfons Biber as Louis Brunnacker
Daniela Strietzel as Susanne Berger
Christiane Brammer as Marie-Luise Flanitzer
Hartmut Becker as Ulrich Waldner
Dorothée Reize as Ruth Waldner
Claudia Wenzel as Irene Kadenbach