Before the Fall
"Men make history. We make the men."
Originally released in 2004. Before the Fall is a drama film. directed by Dennis Gansel.
Starring Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, and Devid Striesow
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (352 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.8M
0.8x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $3,764,219
Production Companies
- Seven Pictures
- Constantin Film
- OLGA FILM
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. ...
Who directed Before the Fall?
Before the Fall was directed by Dennis Gansel.
How long is Before the Fall?
Before the Fall has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Before the Fall released?
Before the Fall was released on July 4, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before the Fall?
The main cast of Before the Fall includes Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Devid Striesow, Joachim Bißmeier, Justus von Dohnányi.
Is Before the Fall worth watching?
Before the Fall has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 352 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.