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After the Truth (1999)

6.019992h 8mDE
CrimeDramaThriller

Directed by Roland Suso Richter

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

2h 8m

Language

DE

Release

September 23, 1999

Director

Roland Suso Richter

Official Trailer

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Overview

Famous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele — the 'Death Angel of Auschwitz', who killed more than 300.000 people — emerges from his hideout in Argentina to Germany as a 87-year-old man, and must stand for his crimes in court. The young solicitor Peter Rohm is assigned to defend him, but Rohm himself — an expe...

Cast

Götz George

Götz George

Josef Mengele

Kai Wiesinger

Kai Wiesinger

Peter Rohm

Karoline Eichhorn

Karoline Eichhorn

Rebekka Rohm / Brandenburger

Doris Schade

Doris Schade

Hilde Rohm

Peter Roggisch

Peter Roggisch

Heribert Vogt

Bastian Trost

Bastian Trost

Felix Hillmann

Peter Rühring

Peter Rühring

Dr. Füglein

Michaela Rosen

Michaela Rosen

Gunda Friedrichs

Hans Peter Hallwachs

Hans Peter Hallwachs

Medizinsachverständiger

Traugott Buhre

Traugott Buhre

Dabrowski

Stephan Schwartz

Stephan Schwartz

Daniel Ginsberg

Heinz Trixner

Heinz Trixner

Müller

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into After the Truth (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Famous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele — the 'Death Angel of Auschwitz', who killed more than 300.000 people — emerges from his hideout in Argentina to Germany as a 87-year-old man, and must stand for his crimes in court. The young solicitor Peter Rohm is assigned to defend him, but Rohm himself — an expert on Mengele and his crimes — feels unable to do so. When he decides to take on the case, he endangers not only his marriage but also his and his wife's lives.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of After the Truth. 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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