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Men make history. We make the men. - Before the Fall
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Title: Before the Fall

Release Date: 4 Jul 2004

Runtime: 1h 57m

Genre: Drama

Director: Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM

Production Companies: Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM

Overview: 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. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.

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Cast

  • Friedrich Weimer: Max Riemelt
  • Albrecht Stein: Tom Schilling
  • Heinrich Vogler: Devid Striesow
  • Karl Klein: Joachim Bißmeier
  • Heinrich Stein: Justus von Dohnányi
  • Josef Peiner: Michael Schenk
  • Justus von Jaucher: Florian Stetter
  • Friedrich's Father: Alexander Held
  • Friedrich's Mother: Sissy Höfferer
  • Christoph Schneider: Jonas Jägermeyr
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