Anthropoid
“Resistance has a code name”
Synopsis
In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Ellis
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Ellis, Anthony Frewin
- Original Score
- Robin Foster
- Original Title
- Anthropoid
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, France, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- 22H22, Lucky Man Films, Silver A, LD Entertainment
Top Cast
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Jamie Dornan
Jan Kubiš
Cillian Murphy
Josef Gabčík
Charlotte Le Bon
Marie Kovárníková
Anna Geislerová
Lenka Fafková
Harry Lloyd
Adolf Opálka
Toby Jones
Jan Zelenka
Alena Mihulová
Mrs. Moravec
Marcin Dorociński
Ladislav Vanék
Bill Milner
Ata Moravec
Sam Keeley
Josef Bublík
Jiří Šimek
Karel Curda
Mish Boyko
Jan Hrubý
Václav Neužil
Josef Vaclík
Andrej Polák
Jaroslav Svarc
Sean Mahon
Dr. Eduard
Detlef Bothe
Reinhard Heydrich
Jan Hájek
Bretislav Bauman
Jan Budař
Josef Chalupský
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Ellis
Sean Ellis, Anthony Frewin
Robin Foster
Sean Ellis
Richard Mettler
Mickey Liddell, Sean Ellis, Pete Shilaimon, Chris Curling, Léonard Glowinski
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Ellis
Director
Sean Ellis
Writer
Richard Mettler
Editor
Sean Ellis
Director of Photography
Anthony Frewin
Writer
Mickey Liddell
Producer
Sean Ellis
Producer
Pete Shilaimon
Producer
Morgan Kennedy
Production Design
Joss Flores
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robin Foster
Original Music Composer
Josef Čechota
Costume Design
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-17
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anthropoid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anthropoid about?
In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.
Who directed Anthropoid?
Anthropoid was directed by Sean Ellis.
Who stars in Anthropoid?
The principal cast of Anthropoid includes Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy, Charlotte Le Bon, Anna Geislerová, Harry Lloyd.
When was Anthropoid released and how long is it?
Anthropoid was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did Anthropoid make at the box office?
Anthropoid grossed $4.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Anthropoid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anthropoid was composed by Robin Foster.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anthropoid?
Anthropoid holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+; DE: 12; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).