
Downfall(2004)
“April 1945, a nation awaits its... Downfall”
Overview
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
Director
Oliver Hirschbiegel
Studio
NDR
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$92M
Cast

Bruno Ganz
as Adolf Hitler

Alexandra Maria Lara
as Traudl Junge

Corinna Harfouch
as Magda Goebbels

Ulrich Matthes
as Joseph Goebbels

Juliane Köhler
as Eva Braun

Heino Ferch
as Albert Speer

Christian Berkel
as Prof. Dr. Ernst-Günter Schenck

Thomas Kretschmann
as SS-Gruppenführer Hermann Fegelein

Ulrich Noethen
as Reichsführer SS Heinrich Himmler

Birgit Minichmayr
as Gerda Christian

Rolf Kanies
as General der Infanterie Hans Krebs

Justus von Dohnányi
as General der Infanterie Wilhelm Burgdorf
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 35m
Language
Hungarian
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$92M
Production Companies
NDR • ORF • ARD Degeto
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Downfall?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Downfall (2004).
What is Downfall about?▼
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
Who directed Downfall?▼
Downfall was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and released in 2004. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is Downfall?▼
Downfall has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
Who stars in Downfall?▼
The cast of Downfall includes Bruno Ganz as Adolf Hitler, Alexandra Maria Lara as Traudl Junge, Corinna Harfouch as Magda Goebbels, Ulrich Matthes as Joseph Goebbels, Juliane Köhler as Eva Braun and more.
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