After the Truth
Originally released in 1999. After the Truth is a crime/drama film. directed by Roland Suso Richter. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Götz George, Kai Wiesinger, and Karoline Eichhorn
Synopsis
Famous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele — the 'Death Angel of Auschwitz', who killed more than 300.000 people — emerges from his hideout in Argentina to Germany as a 87-year-old man, and must stand for his crimes in court. The young solicitor Peter Rohm is assigned to defend him, but Rohm himself — an expert on Mengele and his crimes — feels unable to do so. When he decides to take on the case, he endangers not only his marriage but also his and his wife's lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Götz George
as Josef Mengele
Kai Wiesinger
as Peter Rohm
Karoline Eichhorn
as Rebekka Rohm / Brandenburger
Doris Schade
as Hilde Rohm
Peter Roggisch
as Heribert Vogt
Bastian Trost
as Felix Hillmann
Peter Rühring
as Dr. Füglein
Michaela Rosen
as Gunda Friedrichs
Hans Peter Hallwachs
as Medizinsachverständiger
Traugott Buhre
as Dabrowski
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Helkon Media
- Studio Babelsberg
- Pressman Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is After the Truth about?
Famous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele — the 'Death Angel of Auschwitz', who killed more than 300.000 people — emerges from his hideout in Argentina to Germany as a 87-year-old man, and must stand fo...
Who directed After the Truth?
After the Truth was directed by Roland Suso Richter.
How long is After the Truth?
After the Truth has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was After the Truth released?
After the Truth was released on September 23, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in After the Truth?
The main cast of After the Truth includes Götz George, Kai Wiesinger, Karoline Eichhorn, Doris Schade, Peter Roggisch.