The Baader Meinhof Complex
Originally released in 2008. The Baader Meinhof Complex is a action/crime film. directed by Uli Edel. With a runtime of 2h 29m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Martina Gedeck, Moritz Bleibtreu, and Johanna Wokalek
Synopsis
When German police viciously quell a protest against the shah of Iran, popular journalist Ulrike Meinhof rebels against her dishonest marriage, walks away from her children and joins radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Together with Baader's girlfriend, Gudrun Ensslin, they form the violent Red Faction Army, and together perpetrate a slew of terrorist attacks as a way of disrupting the fabric of what they see as an increasingly fascist state.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 29m
149 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (633 votes)
Budget
$19.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$26.9M
1.4x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Martina Gedeck
as Ulrike Meinhof
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Andreas Baader
Johanna Wokalek
as Gudrun Ensslin
Nadja Uhl
as Brigitte Mohnhaupt
Stipe Erceg
as Holger Meins
Niels-Bruno Schmidt
as Jan Karl Raspe
Vinzenz Kiefer
as Peter-Jürgen Boock
Simon Licht
as Horst Mahler
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Petra Schelm
Bruno Ganz
as Horst Herold
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $19,700,000
- Revenue
- $26,937,355
Production Companies
- G.T. Film Production
- ARD Degeto
- NDR
- Dune Films
- WDR
- BR
- Constantin Film
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Baader Meinhof Complex about?
When German police viciously quell a protest against the shah of Iran, popular journalist Ulrike Meinhof rebels against her dishonest marriage, walks away from her children and joins radical anarch...
Who directed The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex was directed by Uli Edel.
How long is The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
When was The Baader Meinhof Complex released?
The Baader Meinhof Complex was released on September 25, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The main cast of The Baader Meinhof Complex includes Martina Gedeck, Moritz Bleibtreu, Johanna Wokalek, Nadja Uhl, Stipe Erceg.
Is The Baader Meinhof Complex worth watching?
The Baader Meinhof Complex has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 633 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.