Walking with the Enemy
Synopsis
Regent Horthy is the leader of Hungary and a German ally, but his favorable standing with Hitler changes as the war comes to an end. Forced to cede Hungary’s power or else witness the execution of his son, Regent Horthy gives up control of his country to the Nazis, who quickly move Hungarians to ghettos and death camps, with no hope in sight. But the despair changes when a young man named Elek emerges. Separated from his family during the relocations and aided by the woman he loves , Elek defies the enemy by becoming one of them. In a race against time, disguised as a Nazi Officer he embarks on a mission to save his family and thousands of his countrymen.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-20
Top Cast
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Jonas Armstrong
Elek Cohen
Hannah Tointon
Hannah Schoen
Ben Kingsley
Regent Miklos Horthy
Simon Dutton
Miklos Schoen
Burn Gorman
Lt. Colonel Otto Skorzeny
Shane Taylor
Miklos Horthy Jr.
Charles Hubbell
SS Colonel Eichmann
Simon Hepworth
Ferenc Szalasi
Andrew Brooke
Captain Varga
William Hope
Carl Lutz
Robert Lonsdale
Gyula
Florin Arhip
Russian Sniper
Vitalie Bichir
Russian Captain
David Leon
Lajos
Flora Spencer-Longhurst
Rachel Schoen
Mark Wells
Older Edmund
Michelle Miklosey
Marketa
Jeffrey C. Hawkins
Andras
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 5, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Schmidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenny Golde
- Original Score
- Tim Williams
- Original Title
- Walking with the Enemy
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Hungary, Romania, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Hungarian, Romanian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Castel Film, Liberty Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Schmidt
Kenny Golde
Tim Williams
Dean Cundey, Daniel Kosuth, Pãtru Pãunescu, Gavin Struthers, Gabriel Kosuth
Eric L. Beason, Richard Nord
Brian Schmidt, Mark Schmidt, Shaun Schmidt, D. Scott Trawick, Christopher Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Schmidt
Director
Kenny Golde
Screenplay
Brian Schmidt
Producer
Mark Schmidt
Producer
Shaun Schmidt
Producer
D. Scott Trawick
Producer
Christopher Williams
Producer
Randy Williams
Producer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Eric L. Beason
Editor
Richard Nord
Editor
Christian Niculescu
Production Design
Oana Păunescu
Costume Design
Glenn Campbell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim McHugh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking with the Enemy
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What is Walking with the Enemy about?
Regent Horthy is the leader of Hungary and a German ally, but his favorable standing with Hitler changes as the war comes to an end. Forced to cede Hungary’s power or else witness the execution of his son, Regent Horthy gives up control of his country to the Nazis, who quickly move Hungarians to ghettos and death camps, with no hope in sight. But the despair changes when a young man named Elek emerges. Separated from his family during the relocations and aided by the woman he loves , Elek defies the enemy by becoming one of them. In a race against time, disguised as a Nazi Officer he embarks on a mission to save his family and thousands of his countrymen.
Who directed Walking with the Enemy?
Walking with the Enemy was directed by Mark Schmidt.
Who stars in Walking with the Enemy?
The principal cast of Walking with the Enemy includes Jonas Armstrong, Hannah Tointon, Ben Kingsley, Simon Dutton, Burn Gorman.
When was Walking with the Enemy released and how long is it?
Walking with the Enemy was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Walking with the Enemy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walking with the Enemy was composed by Tim Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walking with the Enemy?
Walking with the Enemy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).