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Courage beyond words. - The Book Thief
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Title: The Book Thief

Release Date: 8 Nov 2013

Runtime: 2h 11m

Genre: Drama

Director: Studio Babelsberg, Fox 2000 Pictures, Sunswept Entertainment

Production Companies: Studio Babelsberg, Fox 2000 Pictures, Sunswept Entertainment

Overview: While subjected to the horrors of WWII Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Under the stairs in her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.493 (4336 votes)

Cast

  • Hans Hubermann: Geoffrey Rush
  • Liesel Meminger: Sophie Nélisse
  • Rosa Hubermann: Emily Watson
  • Rudy Steiner: Nico Liersch
  • Max Vandenburg: Ben Schnetzer
  • Liesel's mother: Heike Makatsch
  • Ilsa Hermann: Barbara Auer
  • Narrator / Death (voice): Roger Allam
  • Bürgermeister Hermann: Rainer Bock
  • Grave Digger: Gotthard Lange
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