Downfall (2004)
Original title: Der Untergang
Downfall is a 2004 German-language drama movie directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, with a running time of 2h 35m. It stars Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara and Corinna Harfouch.
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.
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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 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.
When was Downfall released?
Downfall was released on 16 September 2004.
How long is Downfall?
Downfall runs 2h 35m.
Who made Downfall?
Downfall was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
Where can I watch Downfall?
Downfall is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Hoopla and Kanopy.
Where to watch Downfall
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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
- Rolf Kanies as General der Infanterie Hans Krebs
- Justus von Dohnányi as General der Infanterie Wilhelm Burgdorf
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