A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.
| Release Date | June 30, 1990 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Der achte Tag | |
| Runtime | 1h 39min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | German | |
| Original Language | German | |
| Production Countries | Germany | |
| Production Companies | Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion (VVF) | |