Die letzte Schlacht
Originally released in 2005. Die letzte Schlacht is a drama film. directed by Hans-Christoph Blumenberg.
Starring Tom Schilling, Anna Maria Mühe, and Tim Bergmann
Synopsis
The 13 days from April 20th to May 2nd, 1945, are unique in the history of Germany: They are the final act in the history of the Third Reich, which was supposed to last for a thousand years and succumbed after twelve in an orgy of violence and fire. In the catacombs of his bunker under the Reich Chancellery in the capital city of Berlin, which Adolf Hitler wanted to make the centre of the world, the dictator operates with ghost divisions during the final days of the war. Only in the final moment, he takes his own life. Meanwhile, On the streets, in the ruins, and the basements of the destroyed city, the final battle wages on: Adolescents are sacrificed without purpose, women get raped, loyal party comrades commit suicide in the thousands, Jews who were in hiding for years hope for the liberation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Schilling
as Fähnrich Horst Bandmann
Anna Maria Mühe
as Doris Bober
Tim Bergmann
as Major Bernd Freytag von Loringhoven
Christian Redl
as General Hans Krebs
Katharina Wackernagel
as Ilse Anger
Jörg Schüttauf
as Hausmeister Otto
Jan-Gregor Kremp
as Generaloberst Nikolai Bersarin
Ludwig Blochberger
as Hannes Schachelhuber
Fabian Busch
as Eugen Herman-Friede
Tobias Schenke
as Leutnant Doernberg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- CineCentrum Deutsche Gesellschaft für Film- und Fernsehproduktion mbH
- ZDF
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die letzte Schlacht about?
The 13 days from April 20th to May 2nd, 1945, are unique in the history of Germany: They are the final act in the history of the Third Reich, which was supposed to last for a thousand years and suc...
Who directed Die letzte Schlacht?
Die letzte Schlacht was directed by Hans-Christoph Blumenberg.
How long is Die letzte Schlacht?
Die letzte Schlacht has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Die letzte Schlacht released?
Die letzte Schlacht was released on March 15, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die letzte Schlacht?
The main cast of Die letzte Schlacht includes Tom Schilling, Anna Maria Mühe, Tim Bergmann, Christian Redl, Katharina Wackernagel.