Kristallnacht
Synopsis
Police Lieutenant Krützfeld faces a momentous decision on the night of November 9, 1938, in Berlin. Following the assassination of a German attaché in Paris, wrongfully labelled a Jewish terrorist attack by Nazi propaganda, he receives the order to attack the Jewish quarter. As chaos erupts, Krützfeld must choose whether to obey the command or protect the innocent.
Top Cast
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Clive Owen
Lieutenant Krützfeld
Alex Pettyfer
Kai Lehmann
Mélanie Laurent
Berta Krützfeld
Bradley James
Helldorff
Steven Berkoff
Rabbi Goldstein
Alexander Lincoln
Isaak Roth
Oliver Savell
Anton Krützfeld
Rudi Goodman
Rudi
Tommy Wilson-Bond
Herrman
Richard Coyle
Dr. Falk
Anita Adam Gabay
Grete Meyer
Jake Lowe
Scharführer Schmitt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Ruzowitzky
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Ruzowitzky, Julius Grützke
- Original Title
- Kristallnacht
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Benaroya Pictures, Dor Film, Cinelaunch, The Launch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Stefan Ruzowitzky, Julius Grützke, Jonathan Frank, Scott Mann
Benedict Neuenfels
Britta Nahler
Michael Benaroya, Danny Krausz, Marcelo Gandola, Daniel Zuta, Ben Sachs
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Director
Stefan Ruzowitzky
Screenplay
Julius Grützke
Screenplay
Michael Benaroya
Producer
Danny Krausz
Producer
Marcelo Gandola
Producer
Daniel Zuta
Producer
Benedict Neuenfels
Director of Photography
Britta Nahler
Editor
Jonathan Frank
Writer
Scott Mann
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kristallnacht
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What is Kristallnacht about?
Police Lieutenant Krützfeld faces a momentous decision on the night of November 9, 1938, in Berlin. Following the assassination of a German attaché in Paris, wrongfully labelled a Jewish terrorist attack by Nazi propaganda, he receives the order to attack the Jewish quarter. As chaos erupts, Krützfeld must choose whether to obey the command or protect the innocent.
Who directed Kristallnacht?
Kristallnacht was directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky.
Who stars in Kristallnacht?
The principal cast of Kristallnacht includes Clive Owen, Alex Pettyfer, Mélanie Laurent, Bradley James, Steven Berkoff.
When was Kristallnacht released and how long is it?
Kristallnacht was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 35m.