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Das Zeugenhaus
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Das Zeugenhaus

2014-11-24 · 105 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · History

Witnesses about to testify at the Nuremberg War Trials needed a safe place to wait. All under one roof, each with their own secrets. And the countess assigned to take care of them. What was her secret?

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Directors
Matti Geschonneck
Production companies
ZDF, Moovie
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Iris BerbenIris BerbenGräfin Belavar
Matthias BrandtMatthias BrandtGeneralmajor Erwin Lahousen
Gisela SchneebergerGisela SchneebergerGisela Limberger
Tobias MorettiTobias MorettiRudolf Diels
Rosalie ThomassRosalie ThomassHenriette Henny von Schirach
Udo SamelUdo SamelHeinrich Hoffmann
Vicky KriepsVicky KriepsMarie-Claude Vaillant-Couturier
Jeff BurrellJeff BurrellCaptain Fabian Flynn
Samuel FinziSamuel FinziGeheimdienstmann Bernstein
Edgar SelgeEdgar SelgeHerr Gärtner
Matthias MatschkeMatthias MatschkeHerr Ross
Johanna GastdorfJohanna GastdorfElise Krollmann
Louis HofmannLouis HofmannWerner Krollmann
Britta HammelsteinBritta HammelsteinEmilia
Seumas F. SargentSeumas F. SargentUS Officer

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