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The White Rose (1982)

5.919822h 3mDE
DramaHistory

Directed by Michael Verhoeven

Rating

5.9/10

Runtime

2h 3m

Language

DE

Release

September 24, 1982

Director

Michael Verhoeven

Official Trailer

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Overview

During the Second World War, a small group of students at Munich University begin to question the decisions and sanity of Germany's Nazi government. The students form a resistance cell which they name the "White Rose" after a newsletter that is secretly distributed to the student body. At first smal...

Cast

Lena Stolze

Lena Stolze

Sophie Scholl

Wulf Kessler

Wulf Kessler

Hans Scholl

Oliver Siebert

Oliver Siebert

Alex Schmorell

Ulrich Tukur

Ulrich Tukur

Willi Graf

Werner Stocker

Werner Stocker

Christoph Probst

Anja Kruse

Anja Kruse

Traute Lafrenz

Martin Benrath

Martin Benrath

Prof. Kurt Huber

Hans-Jürgen Schatz

Hans-Jürgen Schatz

Studentenführer

Jörg Hube

Jörg Hube

Oberregierungsrat

Gerhard Friedrich

Gerhard Friedrich

Herr Scholl

Sabine Kretzschmar

Sabine Kretzschmar

Frau Scholl

Jean-Paul Raths

Jean-Paul Raths

Heinz Bollinger

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The White Rose (1982), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

During the Second World War, a small group of students at Munich University begin to question the decisions and sanity of Germany's Nazi government. The students form a resistance cell which they name the "White Rose" after a newsletter that is secretly distributed to the student body. At first small in numbers and fearful of discovery, the White Rose begins to gain massive support after a Nazi Gauleiter nearly incites a student riot after a provokative speech. At this point, the matter is taken over by the German Gestapo, who pledge to hunt down and destroy the members of the White Rose.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The White Rose. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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