Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace
“A true story of love, courage, and sacrifice.”
Synopsis
What is a moral person to do in a time of savage immorality? That question tormented Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German clergyman of great distinction who actively opposed Hitler and the Nazis. His convictions cost him his life. The Nazis hanged him on April 9, 1945, less than a month before the end of the war. Bonhoeffer's last years, his participation in the German resistance and his moral struggle are dramatized in this film. More than just a biographical portrait, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace sheds light on the little-known efforts of the German resistance. It brings to a wide audience the heroic rebellion of Bonhoeffer, a highly regarded Lutheran minister who could have kept his peace and saved his life on several occasions but instead paid the ultimate price for his beliefs.
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Ulrich Tukur
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Johanna Klante
Maria von Wedemeyer
Tatjana Blacher
Christel von Dohnanyi
Ulrich Noethen
Hans von Dohnanyi
Susanne Lothar
Sabine Leibholz
Dominique Horwitz
Gerhard Leibholz
Justus von Dohnányi
Eberhard Bethge
Rosemarie Fendel
Ruth von Kleist-Retzow
Dieter Kirchlechner
Josef Müller
Christian Doermer
General Hans Oster
Ulli Philipp
Charlotte Friedenthal
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Till
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Till, Gareth Jones
- Original Score
- Claude Desjardins, Eric Robertson
- Original Title
- Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Neue Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Till
Eric Till, Gareth Jones
Claude Desjardins, Eric Robertson
Sebastian Richter
Roger Mattiussi
Gabriela Pfändner, Kurt Rittig, Christian P. Stehr, Peter Schiller
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Till
Director
Gerd Staub
Production Design
Gabriela Pfändner
Producer
Kurt Rittig
Producer
Eric Till
Writer
Christian P. Stehr
Producer
Gareth Jones
Writer
Wiebke Kratz
Costume Design
Tamara Winston
Costume Design
Roger Mattiussi
Editor
Sebastian Richter
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace about?
What is a moral person to do in a time of savage immorality? That question tormented Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German clergyman of great distinction who actively opposed Hitler and the Nazis. His convictions cost him his life. The Nazis hanged him on April 9, 1945, less than a month before the end of the war. Bonhoeffer's last years, his participation in the German resistance and his moral struggle are dramatized in this film. More than just a biographical portrait, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace sheds light on the little-known efforts of the German resistance. It brings to a wide audience the heroic rebellion of Bonhoeffer, a highly regarded Lutheran minister who could have kept his peace and saved his life on several occasions but instead paid the ultimate price for his beliefs.
Who directed Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace?
Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace was directed by Eric Till.
Who stars in Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace?
The principal cast of Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace includes Ulrich Tukur, Johanna Klante, Tatjana Blacher, Ulrich Noethen, Susanne Lothar.
When was Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace released and how long is it?
Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace was composed by Claude Desjardins, Eric Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace?
Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).