Taking Sides(2002)
Taking Sides Synopsis
One of the most spectacular and renowned conductors of the 1930s, Wilhelm Furtwangler's reputation rivaled that of Toscanini's. After the war, he was investigated as part of the Allies' de-Nazification programme. In the bombed-out Berlin of the immediate post-war period, the Allies slowly bring law and order to bear on an occupied Germany. An American major is given the Furtwangler file, and is told to find everything he can and to prosecute the man ruthlessly. Tough and hard-nosed, Major Steve Arnold sets out to investigate a world of which he knows nothing.
Taking Sides (2002) is a drama, war and music film directed by István Szabó, released on March 7, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, Moritz Bleibtreu and R. Lee Ermey. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- István Szabó
- Writers:
- Ronald Harwood
- Producers:
- Yves Pasquier
- Cinematographer:
- Lajos Koltai
- Production:
- Paladin Production S.A., Maecenas Film- und Fernseh GmbH, Studio Babelsberg, Little Big Bear Filmproduktion GmbH, MBP, Satel Film, Spice Factory
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Taking Sides (2002) Trailer
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Taking Sides Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harvey Keitel
as Steve Arnold
Stellan Skarsgård
as Wilhelm Furtwängler
Moritz Bleibtreu
as David Wills
R. Lee Ermey
as General Wallace
Birgit Minichmayr
as Emmi Straube
Ulrich Tukur
as Helmut Rode
Oleg Tabakov
as Colonel Dymshitz
Hanns Zischler
as Rudolf Werner
Armin Rohde
as Schlee
Daniel White
as Sergeant Adams
August Zirner
as Ed Martin
Thomas Thieme
as Reichsminister
Key crew
Directed by István Szabó, written by Ronald Harwood, produced by Yves Pasquier.
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Taking Sides Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 50 ratings.
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Taking Sides – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taking Sides online?
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Taking Sides (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Taking Sides?
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The main cast of Taking Sides (2002) includes Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, Moritz Bleibtreu, R. Lee Ermey and Birgit Minichmayr. The film was directed by István Szabó. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Taking Sides released?
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Taking Sides was released on March 7, 2002 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Taking Sides worth watching?
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Taking Sides (2002) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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