Jew Suss: Rise and Fall
Jud Süß - Film ohne Gewissen
Synopsis
This intricate historical drama tells the story of actor Ferdinand Marian (Tobias Moretti), who is ordered by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels to star in the 1940 anti-Semitic film Jew Suss. Despite his cooperation, Ferdinand's actions have unexpected costs. Ferdinand's Jewish wife, Anna (Martina Gedeck), is sent to a concentration camp, and as World War II intensifies, he rebels against the Nazis, leading to the destruction of his career.
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Tobias Moretti
Ferdinand Marian
Moritz Bleibtreu
Joseph Goebbels
Martina Gedeck
Anna Marian
Justus von Dohnányi
Veit Harlan
Armin Rohde
Heinrich George
Paula Kalenberg
Kristina Söderbaum
Ralf Bauer
Fritz Hippler
Robert Stadlober
Lutz
Heribert Sasse
Wilhelm Adolf Deutscher
Martin Feifel
Knauf
Anna Unterberger
Britta
Marozsán Erika
Vlasta
Milan Peschel
Werner Krauß
Gudrun Landgrebe
Frau Frowein
Rolf Zacher
Erich Engel
Johannes Silberschneider
Hans Moser
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oskar Roehler
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Novotny, Oskar Roehler, Klaus Richter
- Original Title
- Jud Süß - Film ohne Gewissen
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oskar Roehler
Franz Novotny, Oskar Roehler, Klaus Richter, Friedrich Knilli
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Bettina Böhler
Department Leadership Roster
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Franz Novotny
Screenplay
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Director of Photography
Oskar Roehler
Screenplay
Klaus Richter
Screenplay
Oskar Roehler
Director
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 Jew Suss: Rise and Fall
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What is Jew Suss: Rise and Fall about?
This intricate historical drama tells the story of actor Ferdinand Marian (Tobias Moretti), who is ordered by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels to star in the 1940 anti-Semitic film Jew Suss. Despite his cooperation, Ferdinand's actions have unexpected costs. Ferdinand's Jewish wife, Anna (Martina Gedeck), is sent to a concentration camp, and as World War II intensifies, he rebels against the Nazis, leading to the destruction of his career.
Who directed Jew Suss: Rise and Fall?
Jew Suss: Rise and Fall was directed by Oskar Roehler.
Who stars in Jew Suss: Rise and Fall?
The principal cast of Jew Suss: Rise and Fall includes Tobias Moretti, Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck, Justus von Dohnányi, Armin Rohde.
When was Jew Suss: Rise and Fall released and how long is it?
Jew Suss: Rise and Fall was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Is Jew Suss: Rise and Fall based on a book or true story?
Jew Suss: Rise and Fall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Friedrich Knilli".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jew Suss: Rise and Fall?
Jew Suss: Rise and Fall holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).