Before the Fall(2004)
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Before the Fall 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.
Before the Fall (2004) is a drama film directed by Dennis Gansel, released on July 4, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Devid Striesow and Joachim Bißmeier. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 377 ratings.
- Director:
- Dennis Gansel
- Writers:
- Maggie Peren, Dennis Gansel
- Producers:
- Molly von Fürstenberg, Viola Jäger, Harald Kügler
- Cinematographer:
- Torsten Breuer
- Composer:
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Production:
- Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $3,764,219
- Status:
- Released
Before the Fall (2004) Trailer
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Before the Fall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max Riemelt
as Friedrich Weimer
Tom Schilling
as Albrecht Stein
Devid Striesow
as Heinrich Vogler
Joachim Bißmeier
as Karl Klein
Justus von Dohnányi
as Heinrich Stein
Michael Schenk
as Josef Peiner
Florian Stetter
as Justus von Jaucher
Alexander Held
as Friedrich's Father
Sissy Höfferer
as Friedrich's Mother
Jonas Jägermeyr
as Christoph Schneider
- Leon A. Kersten
Leon A. Kersten
as Tjaden
Claudia Michelsen
as Mrs. Stein
Key crew
Directed by Dennis Gansel, written by Maggie Peren and Dennis Gansel, produced by Molly von Fürstenberg, Viola Jäger and Harald Kügler.
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Before the Fall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 377 ratings.
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Before the Fall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before the Fall online?
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Before the Fall (2004) is available to stream on Canal+ and Filmtastic bei Canal+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and maxdome Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Before the Fall?
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The main cast of Before the Fall (2004) includes Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Devid Striesow, Joachim Bißmeier and Justus von Dohnányi. The film was directed by Dennis Gansel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before the Fall released?
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Before the Fall was released on July 4, 2004 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Before the Fall worth watching?
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Before the Fall (2004) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 377 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Before the Fall?
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Yes. The official Before the Fall trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.