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Before the Fall

Before the Fall (2004)

1h 57m | PG-13

⭐ 7.024 / 10

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.

Director: Dennis Gansel

Studio: Seven Pictures

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Max Riemelt

Max Riemelt

as Friedrich Weimer

Tom Schilling

Tom Schilling

as Albrecht Stein

Devid Striesow

Devid Striesow

as Heinrich Vogler

Joachim Bißmeier

Joachim Bißmeier

as Karl Klein

Justus von Dohnányi

Justus von Dohnányi

as Heinrich Stein

Michael Schenk

Michael Schenk

as Josef Peiner