Downfall
Der Untergang
“April 1945, a nation awaits its... Downfall”
Synopsis
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
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Bruno Ganz
Adolf Hitler
Alexandra Maria Lara
Traudl Junge
Corinna Harfouch
Magda Goebbels
Ulrich Matthes
Joseph Goebbels
Juliane Köhler
Eva Braun
Heino Ferch
Albert Speer
Christian Berkel
Prof. Dr. Ernst-Günter Schenck
Thomas Kretschmann
SS-Gruppenführer Hermann Fegelein
Ulrich Noethen
Reichsführer SS Heinrich Himmler
Birgit Minichmayr
Gerda Christian
Rolf Kanies
General der Infanterie Hans Krebs
Justus von Dohnányi
General der Infanterie Wilhelm Burgdorf
Michael Mendl
General der Artillerie Helmuth Weidling
André Hennicke
SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Mohnke
Christian Redl
Generaloberst Alfred Jodl
Götz Otto
SS-Hauptsturmführer Otto Günsche
Thomas Limpinsel
Kammerdiener Heinz Linge
Thomas Thieme
Martin Bormann
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 8, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 16, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$92.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.76x
+$76.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernd Eichinger
- Original Score
- Stephan Zacharias
- Original Title
- Der Untergang
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $92.2M
- Production Studios
- NDR, ORF, ARD Degeto, EOS Entertainment, WDR, RAI, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Hirschbiegel
Bernd Eichinger, Traudl Junge, Joachim Fest, Melissa Müller
Stephan Zacharias
Rainer Klausmann
Hans Funck
Bernd Eichinger, Christine Rothe
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Funck
Editor
Bernd Eichinger
Screenplay
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Bernd Lepel
Production Design
Rainer Klausmann
Director of Photography
Stephan Zacharias
Original Music Composer
Claudia Bobsin
Costume Design
Oleg Korytin
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Zauner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Oliver Hirschbiegel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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 Downfall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Downfall about?
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
Who directed Downfall?
Downfall was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
Who stars in Downfall?
The principal cast of Downfall includes Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes, Juliane Köhler.
When was Downfall released and how long is it?
Downfall was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Downfall?
Downfall had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $92.2M at the worldwide box office (5.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Downfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Downfall was composed by Stephan Zacharias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Downfall?
Downfall holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).