Downfall

Based On the book by Albert Speer

Downfall (German: Der Untergang) is a 2004 German historical war drama film written and produced by Bernd Eichinger and directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. It depicts the final days of Adolf Hitler (portrayed by Bruno Ganz), during the Battle of Berlin in World War II, when Nazi Germany is on the verge of total defeat at the hands of the Allies. The cast includes Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes, Juliane Köhler, Heino Ferch, Christian Berkel, Alexander Held, Matthias Habich, and Thomas Kretschmann. The film is a German-Austrian-Italian co-production.

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Release date:

September 8, 2004

Director:

Oliver Hirschbiegel

Cast:

Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes, Christian Berkel

Genre:

Historical, Drama, War, Biographical

Country:

Italy, Germany, Austria

Language:

German

Year page:

2004 in adaptations