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Anthropoid (2016)

“Resistance has a code name”

7.1/10 · 1,193 votes 2h 0m r ThrillerHistoryWar

#88 of 305 films from 2016 #555 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Sean Ellis · Written by Sean Ellis, Anthony Frewin

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Overview

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

Cast

Jamie Dornanas Jan Kubiš
Cillian Murphyas Josef Gabčík
Charlotte Le Bonas Marie Kovárníková
Anna Geislerováas Lenka Fafková
Harry Lloydas Adolf Opálka
Toby Jonesas Jan Zelenka
Alena Mihulováas Mrs. Moravec
Marcin Dorocińskias Ladislav Vanék
Bill Milneras Ata Moravec
Sam Keeleyas Josef Bublík
Jiří Šimekas Karel Curda
Mish Boykoas Jan Hrubý
Václav Neužilas Josef Vaclík
Andrej Polákas Jaroslav Svarc

Facts

Release dateAugust 12, 2016
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, History, War
LanguageEN
Box office$4,600,000
IMDbtt4190530

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Questions

How long is Anthropoid?
Anthropoid runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Anthropoid worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,193 votes, which places it #88 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 71%) and #555 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Anthropoid?
Anthropoid was directed by Sean Ellis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cashback (2007).
Who stars in Anthropoid?
Jamie Dornan as Jan Kubiš; Cillian Murphy as Josef Gabčík; Charlotte Le Bon as Marie Kovárníková; Anna Geislerová as Lenka Fafková; Harry Lloyd as Adolf Opálka; Toby Jones as Jan Zelenka.
What is Anthropoid rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Anthropoid?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31323.

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