Paragraph 175(2000)
Paragraph 175 Synopsis
During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.
Paragraph 175 (2000) is a history and documentary film directed by Rob Epstein, released on January 22, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Rupert Everett, Heinz Dörmer, Annette Eick and Albrecht Becker. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Rob Epstein
- Writers:
- Sharon Wood
- Producers:
- Rob Epstein, Michael Ehrenzweig, Janet Cole
- Cinematographer:
- Bernd Meiners
- Production:
- Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Paragraph 175 (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paragraph 175 before you stream it.
Paragraph 175 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rupert Everett
as Narrator (voice)
- Heinz Dörmer
Heinz Dörmer
as Self
- Annette Eick
Annette Eick
as Self
- Albrecht Becker
Albrecht Becker
as Self
- Gad Beck
Gad Beck
as Self
- Pierre Seel
Pierre Seel
as Self
- Heinz F.
Heinz F.
as Self
- Klaus Müller
Klaus Müller
as Self
- Karl Gorath
Karl Gorath
as Self
Magnus Hirschfeld
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Rob Epstein, written by Sharon Wood, produced by Rob Epstein, Michael Ehrenzweig and Janet Cole.
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Paragraph 175 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 41 ratings.
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Paragraph 175 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paragraph 175 online?
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Paragraph 175 (2000) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paragraph 175?
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The main cast of Paragraph 175 (2000) includes Rupert Everett, Heinz Dörmer, Annette Eick, Albrecht Becker and Gad Beck. The film was directed by Rob Epstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paragraph 175 released?
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Paragraph 175 was released on January 22, 2000 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Paragraph 175 worth watching?
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Paragraph 175 (2000) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paragraph 175?
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Yes. The official Paragraph 175 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.