The Statement
"At the end of World War II, many of those involved in war crimes were prosecuted. Some got away. Until now."
Originally released in 2003. The Statement is a drama/thriller film. directed by Norman Jewison. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michael Caine, Tilda Swinton, and Jeremy Northam
Synopsis
The film is set in France in the 1990s, the French were defeated by the Germans early in World War II, an armistice was signed in 1940 which effectively split France into a German occupied part in the North and a semi-independent part in the south which became known as Vichy France. In reality the Vichy government was a puppet regime controlled by the Germans. Part of the agreement was that the Vichy Government would assist with the 'cleansing' of Jews from France. The Vichy government formed a police force called the Milice, who worked with the Germans...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (76 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Film
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Company Pictures
- Serendipity Point Films
- Odessa Films
- Astral Media
- Téléfilm Canada
- Corus Entertainment
- Movision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Statement about?
The film is set in France in the 1990s, the French were defeated by the Germans early in World War II, an armistice was signed in 1940 which effectively split France into a German occupied part in ...
Who directed The Statement?
The Statement was directed by Norman Jewison.
How long is The Statement?
The Statement has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Statement released?
The Statement was released on December 12, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Statement?
The main cast of The Statement includes Michael Caine, Tilda Swinton, Jeremy Northam, Alan Bates, Charlotte Rampling.