Christopher and His Kind
Synopsis
In 1931, budding author Christopher Isherwood goes to Berlin at the invitation of his friend W. H. Auden for the gay sex that abounds in the city. He falls for street sweeper Heinz, paying medical bills for the boy's sickly mother, to the disapproval of her other son, Nazi Gerhardt.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
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Matt Smith
Christopher Isherwood
Imogen Poots
Jean Ross
Lindsay Duncan
Kathleen Isherwood
Perry Millward
Richard Isherwood
Toby Jones
Gerald Hamilton
Pip Carter
W. H. Auden
Alexander Dreymon
Caspar
Faolan Morgan
Pieps
Issy van Randwyck
Frl. Thurau
Clare Louise Connolly
Frl. Schmidt
Maggie Hayes
Frl. Mayr
Iddo Goldberg
Wilfrid Landauer
Will Kemp
Bobby Gilbert
Douglas Booth
Heinz Neddermayer
Gertrude Thoma
Fr. Neddermayer
Tom Wlaschiha
Gerhardt Neddermayer
Stuart Graham
Passport Officer
Alana Kerr
Tarty Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoffrey Sax
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Elyot, Christopher Isherwood
- Original Score
- Dominik Scherrer
- Original Title
- Christopher and His Kind
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Mammoth Screen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Sax
Kevin Elyot, Christopher Isherwood
Dominik Scherrer
Kieran McGuigan
Paul Knight
Celia Duval, Damien Timmer, Kevin Elyot, Eleanor Moran, Michele Buck
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Elyot
Writer
Geoffrey Sax
Director
Celia Duval
Producer
Kieran McGuigan
Director of Photography
Dominik Scherrer
Original Music Composer
Paul Knight
Editor
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Suzie Davies
Production Design
Gareth Parry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Kilgour
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lorna Marie Mugan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christopher and His Kind
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What is Christopher and His Kind about?
In 1931, budding author Christopher Isherwood goes to Berlin at the invitation of his friend W. H. Auden for the gay sex that abounds in the city. He falls for street sweeper Heinz, paying medical bills for the boy's sickly mother, to the disapproval of her other son, Nazi Gerhardt.
Who directed Christopher and His Kind?
Christopher and His Kind was directed by Geoffrey Sax.
Who stars in Christopher and His Kind?
The principal cast of Christopher and His Kind includes Matt Smith, Imogen Poots, Lindsay Duncan, Perry Millward, Toby Jones.
When was Christopher and His Kind released and how long is it?
Christopher and His Kind was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Christopher and His Kind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christopher and His Kind was composed by Dominik Scherrer.
Is Christopher and His Kind based on a book or true story?
Christopher and His Kind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christopher Isherwood".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christopher and His Kind?
Christopher and His Kind holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).