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The Counterfeiters (2007)

7.4/10 · 717 votes 1h 38m DramaWar

#29 of 208 films from 2007 #1052 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky · Written by Stefan Ruzowitzky

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Overview

The story of Jewish counterfeiter Salomon Sorowitsch, who was coerced into assisting the Nazi operation of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.

Cast

Karl Markovicsas Sorowitsch
August Diehlas Burger
Devid Striesowas Herzog
Martin Brambachas Holst
August Zirneras Dr. Klinger
Veit Stübneras Atze
Sebastian Urzendowskyas Kolya Karloff
Andreas Schmidtas Zilinski
Tilo Prückneras Dr. Viktor Hahn
Lenn Kudrjawizkias Loszek
Marie Bäumeras Aglaya
Arndt Schwering-Sohnreyas Hans
Dolores Chaplinas Rothaarige
Heinz Schubertas Hehler

Facts

Release dateMarch 22, 2007
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) — about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresDrama, War
Original titleDie Fälscher
LanguageDE
Budget$6,250,000
Box office$20,200,000 (3.2× budget)
IMDbtt0813547

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Questions

How long is The Counterfeiters?
The Counterfeiters runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is The Counterfeiters worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 717 votes, which places it #29 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 87%) and #1052 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Counterfeiters?
The Counterfeiters was directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Deadfall (2012).
Who stars in The Counterfeiters?
Karl Markovics as Sorowitsch; August Diehl as Burger; Devid Striesow as Herzog; Martin Brambach as Holst; August Zirner as Dr. Klinger; Veit Stübner as Atze.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Counterfeiters?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/69533.

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