Before the Fall(2004)

Men make history. We make the men.

7.1(383)1h 57mJuly 4, 2004

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Directed by Dennis Gansel

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Max Riemelt

Friedrich Weimer

Tom Schilling

Albrecht Stein

Devid Striesow

Heinrich Vogler

Joachim Bißmeier

Karl Klein

Justus von Dohnányi

Heinrich Stein

Michael Schenk

Josef Peiner

Florian Stetter

Justus von Jaucher

Alexander Held

Friedrich's Father

Sissy Höfferer

Friedrich's Mother

Jonas Jägermeyr

Christoph Schneider

Leon A. Kersten

Tjaden

Claudia Michelsen

Mrs. Stein

Thomas Drechsel

Hefe

Martin Goeres

Siegfried Gladen

Michael Lerchenberg

Latin Teacher

Thomas Sittler

Nils Otto

Julie Engelbrecht

Johannes Zirner

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Before the Fall was released in 2004.

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Before the Fall runs for 117 minutes (1 hour and 57 minutes).

Who directed Before the Fall?+

Before the Fall was directed by Dennis Gansel.

Who stars in Before the Fall?+

Before the Fall stars Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Devid Striesow, Joachim Bißmeier and Justus von Dohnányi.

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Before the Fall holds a 7.1/10 rating from 383 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.

Before the Fall(2004)

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