Fatherland
Synopsis
Fictional account of what might have happened if Hitler had won the war. It is now the 1960s and Germany's war crimes have so far been kept a secret. Hitler wants to talk peace with the US president. An American journalist and a German homicide cop stumble into a plot to destroy all evidence of the genocide.
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Top Cast
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Rutger Hauer
SS-Sturmbannführer Xavier March
Miranda Richardson
Charlie Maguire
Peter Vaughan
SS-Oberstgruppenführer Artur Nebe
Michael Kitchen
SS-Untersturmführer Max Jäger
Jean Marsh
Anna von Hagen
John Shrapnel
General Globus
John Woodvine
Luther
Bob Mason
Coroner Eisler
Clive Russell
Krebs
Neil Dudgeon
Sex Crimes Cop
Rupert Penry-Jones
Jost
David Ryall
Administrator Kruger
Charles De'Ath
Fake Porter
Stuart Bunce
Blind Soldier
Garrick Hagon
Elliot
Milan Šimáček
SS Man at Press Compound
Marek Vašut
SS Cadet Instructor
Michael Shannon
US Ambassador
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Menaul
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Weiser, Ron Hutchinson
- Original Score
- Gary Chang
- Original Title
- Fatherland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Menaul
Stanley Weiser, Ron Hutchinson, Robert Harris
Gary Chang
Peter Sova
Tariq Anwar
Ilene Kahn Power, Frederick Muller
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Menaul
Director
Stanley Weiser
Screenplay
Ron Hutchinson
Screenplay
Ilene Kahn Power
Producer
Frederick Muller
Producer
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatherland
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What is Fatherland about?
Fictional account of what might have happened if Hitler had won the war. It is now the 1960s and Germany's war crimes have so far been kept a secret. Hitler wants to talk peace with the US president. An American journalist and a German homicide cop stumble into a plot to destroy all evidence of the genocide.
Who directed Fatherland?
Fatherland was directed by Christopher Menaul.
Who stars in Fatherland?
The principal cast of Fatherland includes Rutger Hauer, Miranda Richardson, Peter Vaughan, Michael Kitchen, Jean Marsh.
When was Fatherland released and how long is it?
Fatherland was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Fatherland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fatherland was composed by Gary Chang.
Is Fatherland based on a book or true story?
Fatherland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Harris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fatherland?
Fatherland holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).