• StatusReleased
  • Release Date2004-07-04
  • Runtime117 minutes
  • TaglineMen make history. We make the men.
  • Revenue3,764,219$
  • GenreDrama
  • Production
    CompaniesSeven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM
  • Budget4,500,000$

Movie Overview

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.

Casts

Max Riemelt

Tom Schilling

Devid Striesow

Joachim Bißmeier

Justus von Dohnányi

Michael Schenk

Florian Stetter

Alexander Held

Sissy Höfferer

Jonas Jägermeyr

Claudia Michelsen

Thomas Drechsel

Martin Goeres

Michael Lerchenberg

Julie Engelbrecht

Johannes Zirner

Götz Schubert

Dennis Gansel

Michael Gerber

Otmar Brancuzský

Ljuba Krbová

Zdeněk Maryška

Karel Dobrý

Zdeněk Julina