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Before the Fall (2004)

Movie ★ 7.0 117 min

Drama

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.

Dennis Gansel Director Dennis Gansel Writer Maggie Peren Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 4, 2004
Runtime
117 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$4.5M
Box office
$3.8M
IMDb
tt0384369
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Themes

Cast

Max Riemelt Max Riemelt Friedrich Weimer Tom Schilling Tom Schilling Albrecht Stein Devid Striesow Devid Striesow Heinrich Vogler Joachim Bißmeier Joachim Bißmeier Karl Klein Justus von Dohnányi Justus von Dohnányi Heinrich Stein Michael Schenk Michael Schenk Josef Peiner Florian Stetter Florian Stetter Justus von Jaucher Alexander Held Alexander Held Friedrich's Father Sissy Höfferer Sissy Höfferer Friedrich's Mother Jonas Jägermeyr Jonas Jägermeyr Christoph Schneider Leon A. Kersten Tjaden Claudia Michelsen Claudia Michelsen Mrs. Stein Thomas Drechsel Thomas Drechsel Hefe Martin Goeres Martin Goeres Siegfried Gladen Michael Lerchenberg Michael Lerchenberg Latin Teacher Thomas Sittler Nils Otto Julie Engelbrecht Julie Engelbrecht Johannes Zirner Johannes Zirner

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Frequently asked questions

What is Before the Fall about?
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.
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.
When was Before the Fall released?
Before the Fall is a 2004 drama film.
Where can I watch Before the Fall?
You can watch Before the Fall with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.