Downfall
"April 1945, a nation awaits its... Downfall"
Originally released in 2004. Downfall is a drama/history film. directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, and Corinna Harfouch
Synopsis
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 35m
155 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (4,154 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$92.2M
5.8x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Bruno Ganz
as Adolf Hitler
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Traudl Junge
Corinna Harfouch
as Magda Goebbels
Ulrich Matthes
as Joseph Goebbels
Juliane Köhler
as Eva Braun
Heino Ferch
as Albert Speer
Christian Berkel
as Prof. Dr. Ernst-Günter Schenck
Thomas Kretschmann
as SS-Gruppenführer Hermann Fegelein
Ulrich Noethen
as Reichsführer SS Heinrich Himmler
Birgit Minichmayr
as Gerda Christian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $92,181,574
Production Companies
- NDR
- ORF
- ARD Degeto
- EOS Entertainment
- WDR
- RAI
- Constantin Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downfall about?
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Re...
Who directed Downfall?
Downfall was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
How long is Downfall?
Downfall has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
When was Downfall released?
Downfall was released on September 16, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Downfall?
The main cast of Downfall includes Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes, Juliane Köhler.
Is Downfall worth watching?
Downfall has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 4,154 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.