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Phoenix (2014)

“A Gripping Noirish Study of Treachery, Identity and Survival.”

6.8/10 · 506 votes 1h 38m pg-13 Drama

#122 of 309 films from 2014 #2321 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Christian Petzold · Written by Hubert Monteilhet, Christian Petzold

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Overview

In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance. To see if he's betrayed her, she agrees, becoming her own doppelgänger.

Cast

Nina Hossas Nelly Lenz
Ronald Zehrfeldas Johnny Lenz
Nina Kunzendorfas Lene Winter
Trystan Pütteras Soldat an Brücke
Michael Maertensas Arzt
Imogen Koggeas Elisabeth
Felix Römeras Geiger
Uwe Preussas Clubbesitzer
Valerie Kochas Tänzerin
Eva Bayas Tänzerin
Jeff Burrellas Soldat im Club
Nikola Kastneras Junge Frau
Max Hoppas Der Mann
Megan Gayas Mitarbeiterin Zentralstelle Halensee

Facts

Release dateSeptember 25, 2014
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) — about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresDrama
LanguageDE
Box office$5,855,623
IMDbtt2764784

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Questions

How long is Phoenix?
Phoenix runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Phoenix worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 506 votes, which places it #122 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 61%) and #2321 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Phoenix?
Phoenix was directed by Christian Petzold.
Who stars in Phoenix?
Nina Hoss as Nelly Lenz; Ronald Zehrfeld as Johnny Lenz; Nina Kunzendorf as Lene Winter; Trystan Pütter as Soldat an Brücke; Michael Maertens as Arzt; Imogen Kogge as Elisabeth.
What is Phoenix rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Phoenix?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/181242.

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