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The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008)

7.0/10 ยท 667 votes 2h 29m r ActionThrillerDramaHistoryCrime

#63 of 219 films from 2008 #648 of 2168 in action

Directed by Uli Edel ยท Written by Bernd Eichinger, Uli Edel, Stefan Aust

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Overview

When German police viciously quell a protest against the shah of Iran, popular journalist Ulrike Meinhof rebels against her dishonest marriage, walks away from her children and joins radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Together with Baader's girlfriend, Gudrun Ensslin, they form the violent Red Faction Army, and together perpetrate a slew of terrorist attacks as a way of disrupting the fabric of what they see as an increasingly fascist state.

Cast

Martina Gedeckas Ulrike Meinhof
Moritz Bleibtreuas Andreas Baader
Johanna Wokalekas Gudrun Ensslin
Nadja Uhlas Brigitte Mohnhaupt
Stipe Ercegas Holger Meins
Niels-Bruno Schmidtas Jan Karl Raspe
Vinzenz Kieferas Peter-Jรผrgen Boock
Simon Lichtas Horst Mahler
Alexandra Maria Laraas Petra Schelm
Bruno Ganzas Horst Herold
Heino Ferchas Herolds Assistent
Daniel Lommatzschas Christian Klar
Sebastian Blombergas Rudi Dutschke
Jan Josef Liefersas Peter Homann

Facts

Release dateSeptember 25, 2008
Runtime149 min (2h 29m) โ€” longer as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, History, Crime
Original titleDer Baader Meinhof Komplex
LanguageDE
Budget$19,700,000
Box office$26,937,355 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0765432

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Questions

How long is The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Is The Baader Meinhof Complex worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 667 votes, which places it #63 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 72%) and #648 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex was directed by Uli Edel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Christiane F. (1981), Pay the Ghost (2015).
Who stars in The Baader Meinhof Complex?
Martina Gedeck as Ulrike Meinhof; Moritz Bleibtreu as Andreas Baader; Johanna Wokalek as Gudrun Ensslin; Nadja Uhl as Brigitte Mohnhaupt; Stipe Erceg as Holger Meins; Niels-Bruno Schmidt as Jan Karl Raspe.
What is The Baader Meinhof Complex rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Baader Meinhof Complex?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29421.

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