Eichmann (2007)

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The man responsible for the destruction of more than six million lives accounts for his role as the architect of Adolf Hitler's final solution in this historical drama starring Stephen Fry, Franka Potente, and Thomas Kretschmann. Based on the final confession made by Adolf Eichmann just before his… More The man responsible for the destruction of more than six million lives accounts for his role as the architect of Adolf Hitler's final solution in this historical drama starring Stephen Fry, Franka Potente, and Thomas Kretschmann. Based on the final confession made by Adolf Eichmann just before his execution in Israel, director Robert Young's film begins 15 years after the World War II has ended. Eichmann has been captured by Israeli intelligence. As a senior officer in the SS, Eichmann played a pivotal role in making the Holocaust a nightmarish reality. Now, as Eichmann prepares to die in front of the entire world, he accounts for his participation in one of the greatest atrocities ever committed. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Robert Young, Robert W. Young
Written By: Snoo Wilson
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Oct 29, 2010 Wide
On DVD: Jan 18, 2011
Studio: Regent Releasing

Critic Reviews

Mike Hale, New York Times
Mr. Kretschmann holds your attention through each whining complaint and bland denial. His character may be banal, but his portrayal is the only thing that keeps you watching.
Ella Taylor, Village Voice
Robert Young's well-intentioned dramatic re-enactment is burdened by sepia-period accessorizing, laborious flashbacks, spurious comparisons, and the downright bizarre casting of Franka Potente and Stephen Fry.
Robert Koehler, Variety
Dry, detached and mechanical.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Eichmann is illuminating, comprehensive, richly detailed and timelessly important - but also ponderous.
Doris Toumarkine, Film Journal International
Sincere, handsomely produced rendition of real-life encounter...amounts to an engaging drama seasoned by a dollop of soft-core titillation. History buffs, especially, among the upscale art-house crowd won't be disappointed.
Chuck Bowen, Slant Magazine
Eichmann could be just another bland program you flip through on the way to the History Channel as you crack open your third beer.
Mark Keizer, Boxoffice Magazine
Feels the burden of history so heavily that it's effectively smothered by it.
Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile
A subject that will never be forgotten: the Holocaust. Eichmann, its chief organiser, is the closest we can get to Hitler himself in this, and the sordid details of his army days have enormous relevance

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Cast

            Thomas Kretschmann as Adolf Eichmann

            Franka Potente as Vera Less

            Stephen Fry as Minister Tomer

            Delaine Yates as Miriam Frohlich

            Tereza Srbova as Ingrid Von Ihama

            Judit Viktor as Ann Marie

            Stephen Greif as Hans Lipmann

            Denes Bernath as Benjamin

            Bernadett Kis as Sarah

            Tilly Golding as Laszlo Berecki

            Alexis Latham as Dubois

            Scott Alexander Young as Robert Servatius

            Béla Fesztbaum as Dr. Kastner

            Melissa Franklyn as Policewoman

            Peter Ambrus as Abraham Less

            Peter Geltz as Old Guard

            Mate Endredi as Young Guard

            Nikolett P. Jancsovics as Ruth

            Janos Fekete as Zack

            Kerstin Sekimoto as Secretary

            Eszter Paloc as Woman Interpreter

            Balint Meran as German-Speaking Officer

            Andrew Hefler as Young Doctor

            Peter Laczo as Dieter Eichmann

            Krisztian Voros as Klaus Eichmann

            Adam Vadas as Horst Eichmann

            Viktor Noe as SS Officer

            Gyula Mesterhazy as Nazi Official

            László Barnák as Night Guard (Young)

            Shy Heller as Night Guard (Old)

            Richard Rifkin as Elderly Man

            Janos Mercs as French-Speaking Officer

            Attila Muller as Eichmann's Chauffeur

            Istvan Goz as German Interpreter

            Abdul Sattar Rehani as Husseini

            Stephen Buhagiar as Locksmith

            John Baddeley as Radio Voiceover

            Troy Garity as Avner Less
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Eichmann (2007)

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