Amen.
"Two Men, Two Worlds, One Cause."
Originally released in 2002. Amen. is a drama/history film. directed by Costa-Gavras. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ulrich Tukur, Mathieu Kassovitz, and Ulrich Mühe
Synopsis
Kurt Gerstein—a member of the Institute for Hygiene of the Waffen-SS—is appalled to discover that a poison gas he helped discover is being used to kill Jews. Driven by his conscience to alert the rest of the world, Gerstein teams up with a young Jesuit priest, Riccardo Fontana, but their protestations fall on deaf ears in the Vatican.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (364 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Ulrich Tukur
as Kurt Gerstein
Mathieu Kassovitz
as Riccardo Fontana
Ulrich Mühe
as The Doctor
Michel Duchaussoy
as Thr Cardinal
Marcel Iureș
as The Pope
Ion Caramitru
as Count Fontana
Friedrich von Thun
as Gerstein's Father
Antje Schmidt
as Mrs. Gerstein
Günther Maria Halmer
as Pastor Dibelius
Hanns Zischler
as Grawitz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Katharina
- Renn Productions
- KC Medien
- TF1 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amen. about?
Kurt Gerstein—a member of the Institute for Hygiene of the Waffen-SS—is appalled to discover that a poison gas he helped discover is being used to kill Jews. Driven by his conscience to alert t...
Who directed Amen.?
Amen. was directed by Costa-Gavras.
How long is Amen.?
Amen. has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Amen. released?
Amen. was released on February 27, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amen.?
The main cast of Amen. includes Ulrich Tukur, Mathieu Kassovitz, Ulrich Mühe, Michel Duchaussoy, Marcel Iureș.
Is Amen. worth watching?
Amen. has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 364 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.