Movie
Before the Fall
Released: July 4, 2004 (2004)
Runtime: 117 minutes
Genres: Drama
In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column, Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Joachim Bißmeier as Karl Klein
Age at release: 67
- Sissy Höfferer as Friedrich's Mother
Age at release: 49
- Alexander Held as Friedrich's Father
Age at release: 45
- Justus von Dohnányi as Heinrich Stein
Age at release: 43
- Michael Schenk as Josef Peiner
Age at release: 38
- Devid Striesow as Heinrich Vogler
Age at release: 30
- Florian Stetter as Justus von Jaucher
Age at release: 26
- Tom Schilling as Albrecht Stein
Age at release: 22
- Jonas Jägermeyr as Christoph Schneider
Age at release: 21
- Max Riemelt as Friedrich Weimer
Age at release: 20
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- Michael Lerchenberg as Latin Teacher
Age at release: 50
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- Claudia Michelsen as Mrs. Stein
Age at release: 35
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- Martin Goeres as Siegfried Gladen
Age at release: 18
- Thomas Drechsel as Hefe
Age at release: 17
- Leon A. Kersten as Tjaden
Age at release: Unknown
- Thomas Sittler as Nils Otto
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