American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
“In the darkest war her voice was the most powerful weapon.”
Synopsis
The life of American woman Mildred Gillars and her lawyer, who struggles to redeem her reputation. Dubbed “Axis Sally” for broadcasting Nazi propaganda to American troops during World War II, Mildred’s story exposes the dark underbelly of the Third Reich's hate-filled propaganda machine, her eventual capture in Berlin, and subsequent trial for treason against the United States after the war.
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American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-27
Top Cast
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Meadow Williams
Mildred Gillars
Al Pacino
James Laughlin
Thomas Kretschmann
Joseph Goebbels
Mitch Pileggi
John Kelly
Lala Kent
Elva
Carsten Nørgaard
Max Otto Koischwitz
Jasper Polish
Everett Laughlin
John D. Hickman
Jury Foreman Jones
Swen Temmel
Billy Owen
Jesy McKinney
Delbert
Donat Balaj
Jimmy
Sewell Whitney
Judge Edward M. Curran
Jeffrey Holsman
Bailiff
Brian Dean Rittenhouse
GI soldier #11
Ramiro 'Ramir' Delgado Ruiz
Grease Monkey 1
John Cassarino
RRG Announcer
Marcus Rafinski
Charlie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMay 28, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 28, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 13, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Polish
- Screenplay & Story
- Darryl Hicks, Vance Owen
- Original Score
- Kubilay Uner
- Original Title
- American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Diamond Film Productions, EFO Films, SSS Entertainment, River Bay Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Polish
Darryl Hicks, Vance Owen
Kubilay Uner
Jayson Crothers
Raúl Marchand Sánchez
Randall Emmett, Petr Jákl
Department Leadership Roster
Randall Emmett
Producer
Jayson Crothers
Director of Photography
Raúl Marchand Sánchez
Editor
Mailara Santana
Production Design
Julia Michelle Santiago
Costume Design
Kubilay Uner
Original Music Composer
Michael Polish
Director
Darryl Hicks
Screenplay
Vance Owen
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
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What is American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally about?
The life of American woman Mildred Gillars and her lawyer, who struggles to redeem her reputation. Dubbed “Axis Sally” for broadcasting Nazi propaganda to American troops during World War II, Mildred’s story exposes the dark underbelly of the Third Reich's hate-filled propaganda machine, her eventual capture in Berlin, and subsequent trial for treason against the United States after the war.
Who directed American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally?
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally was directed by Michael Polish.
Who stars in American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally?
The principal cast of American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally includes Meadow Williams, Al Pacino, Thomas Kretschmann, Mitch Pileggi, Lala Kent.
When was American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally released and how long is it?
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally make at the box office?
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally was composed by Kubilay Uner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally?
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).