Before the Fall (2004)
Men make history. We make the men.
2004 · NR · 1h 57m · Drama
Genres: Drama
In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column, Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code.
Director: Dennis Gansel
Writers: Dennis Gansel, Maggie Peren
Music by: Angelo Badalamenti, Normand Corbeil
Cinematography: Torsten Breuer
Editor: Jochen Retter
Box office: $4M · Budget: $5M · Rated 7/10 by 369 viewers
Cast
Max Riemelt as Friedrich WeimerTom Schilling as Albrecht SteinDevid Striesow as Heinrich VoglerJoachim Bißmeier as Karl KleinJustus von Dohnányi as Heinrich SteinMichael Schenk as Josef PeinerFlorian Stetter as Justus von JaucherAlexander Held as Friedrich's FatherSissy Höfferer as Friedrich's MotherJonas Jägermeyr as Christoph SchneiderLeon A. Kersten as TjadenClaudia Michelsen as Mrs. SteinMore like this
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