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The Counterfeiters

March 22, 2007 1h 38m 7.4/10 (666 votes)

Originally released in 2007. The Counterfeiters is a drama/war film. directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky.

Starring Karl Markovics, August Diehl, and Devid Striesow

Synopsis

The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 22, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (666 votes)
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Budget $6.3M Production budget
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Box Office $20.2M 3.2x return
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE
Budget
$6,250,000
Revenue
$20,200,000

Production Companies

  • FilmFörderung Hamburg
  • Studio Babelsberg
  • Babelsberg Film
  • Magnolia Filmproduktion
  • ZDF
  • Aichholzer Film
  • Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Counterfeiters about?

The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.

Who directed The Counterfeiters?

The Counterfeiters was directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky.

How long is The Counterfeiters?

The Counterfeiters has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The Counterfeiters released?

The Counterfeiters was released on March 22, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Counterfeiters?

The main cast of The Counterfeiters includes Karl Markovics, August Diehl, Devid Striesow, Martin Brambach, August Zirner.

Is The Counterfeiters worth watching?

The Counterfeiters has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 666 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.