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Grüningers Fall

February 16, 1998 1h 40m 9.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Grüningers Fall is a documentary film. directed by Richard Dindo.

Synopsis

The Grüninger case from Switzerland. This is a documentary about a police officer who showed civil courage back in the forties when he led many refugees fleeing German Nazi terror immigrate to Switzerland, although he was advised not to do so. Grüninger later was sued by the state of Switzerland, lost his job and died in the early seventies. The film constructs a just lawsuit with eye-witnesses and thus fully legitimates what Grüninger did.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 16, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 9.0/10 Excellent (2 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • SRF
  • Lea Produktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grüningers Fall about?

The Grüninger case from Switzerland. This is a documentary about a police officer who showed civil courage back in the forties when he led many refugees fleeing German Nazi terror immigrate to Swi...

Who directed Grüningers Fall?

Grüningers Fall was directed by Richard Dindo.

How long is Grüningers Fall?

Grüningers Fall has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Grüningers Fall released?

Grüningers Fall was released on February 16, 1998 in theaters.