Berlin '36(2009)
Nazi Germany 1936. Gretel Bergman is one of Hitler's best gold medal contenders. And she's Jewish.
Berlin '36 Synopsis
Berlin 36 is a 2009 German film telling the fate of Jewish athlete Gretel Bergmann in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was replaced by the Nazi regime by an athlete later discovered to be a man. The film is based on a true story and was released in Germany on September 10, 2009. Reporters at Der Spiegel challenged the historical basis for many of the events in the film, pointing to arrest records and medical examinations indicating German authorities did not learn Dora Ratjen was male until 1938.
Berlin '36 (2009) is a drama and history film directed by Kaspar Heidelbach, released on September 9, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Karoline Herfurth, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Axel Prahl and Robert Gallinowski. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Kaspar Heidelbach
- Writers:
- Lothar Kurzawa, Eric Friedler
- Producers:
- Jörn Klamroth, Doris J. Heinze, Gerhard Schmidt
- Cinematographer:
- Achim Poulheim
- Production:
- ARD
- Status:
- Released
Berlin '36 (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Berlin '36 before you stream it.
Berlin '36 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karoline Herfurth
as Gretel Bergmann
Sebastian Urzendowsky
as Marie Ketteler
Axel Prahl
as Hans Waldmann
Robert Gallinowski
as Sigfrid Kulmbach
Thomas Thieme
as Hans von Tschammer und Osten
Johann von Bülow
as Karl Ritter von Halt
August Zirner
as Edwin Bergmann
Maria Happel
as Paula Bergmann
Franz Dinda
as Rudolph Bergmann
Leon Seidel
as Walter Bergmann
Marita Breuer
as Eleonore Ketteler
- Otto Tausig
Otto Tausig
as Leo Löwenstein
Key crew
Directed by Kaspar Heidelbach, written by Lothar Kurzawa and Eric Friedler, produced by Jörn Klamroth, Doris J. Heinze and Gerhard Schmidt.
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Berlin '36 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 40 ratings.
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Berlin '36 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Berlin '36?
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The main cast of Berlin '36 (2009) includes Karoline Herfurth, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Axel Prahl, Robert Gallinowski and Thomas Thieme. The film was directed by Kaspar Heidelbach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Berlin '36 released?
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Berlin '36 was released on September 9, 2009 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Berlin '36 worth watching?
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Berlin '36 (2009) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Berlin '36?
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Yes. The official Berlin '36 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.