Bent(1997)
“In a time of war, they found themselves in the most dangerous place of all. In love.”
Overview
Max is a handsome young man who, after a fateful tryst with a German soldier, is forced to run for his life. Eventually Max is placed in a concentration camp where he pretends to be Jewish because in the eyes of the Nazis, gays are the lowest form of human being. But it takes a relationship with an openly gay prisoner to teach Max that without the love of another, life is not worth living.
Director
Sean Mathias
Studio
ASK Kodansha
Revenue
$496K
Cast
Lothaire Bluteau
as Horst
Clive Owen
as Max
Brian Webber
as Rudy
Ian McKellen
as Uncle Freddie
Mick Jagger
as Greta / George
Paul Bettany
as Captain
Paul Kynman
as Corporal
Rupert Graves
as Officer on Train
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
as Wolf
Jude Law
as Stormtrooper
Richard Laing
as SS Guard
Crispian Belfrage
as SS Guard
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$496K
Production Companies
ASK Kodansha • NDF Inc. • Film4 Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bent?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bent (1997).
What is Bent about?▼
Max is a handsome young man who, after a fateful tryst with a German soldier, is forced to run for his life. Eventually Max is placed in a concentration camp where he pretends to be Jewish because in the eyes of the Nazis, gays are the lowest form of human being. But it takes a relationship with an openly gay prisoner to teach Max that without the love of another, life is not worth living.
Who directed Bent?▼
Bent was directed by Sean Mathias and released in 1997. It is a drama, history, romance film.
How long is Bent?▼
Bent has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Bent?▼
The cast of Bent includes Lothaire Bluteau as Horst, Clive Owen as Max, Brian Webber as Rudy, Ian McKellen as Uncle Freddie, Mick Jagger as Greta / George and more.
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