

Before the Fall
2004-07-04 · 117 min · ★ 7.1
In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column, Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.
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Production details
- Directors
- Dennis Gansel
- Production companies
- Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 4,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 3,764,219
Top Cast
Max RiemeltFriedrich Weimer
Tom SchillingAlbrecht Stein
Devid StriesowHeinrich Vogler
Joachim BißmeierKarl Klein
Justus von DohnányiHeinrich Stein
Michael SchenkJosef Peiner
Florian StetterJustus von Jaucher
Alexander HeldFriedrich's Father
Sissy HöffererFriedrich's Mother
Jonas JägermeyrChristoph Schneider
Claudia MichelsenMrs. Stein
Thomas DrechselHefe
Martin GoeresSiegfried Gladen
Michael LerchenbergLatin Teacher
Julie Engelbrecht
Johannes Zirner
Götz Schubert
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