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Writer:
Jack Emery (writer)
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Release Date:
10 March 1996 (UK) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
The true story of a Prussian aristocrat working for German military intelligence during W.W.II who, with a group of fellow devout Christians... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
The most dramatic court scene I've ever seen. more (1 total)

Cast

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Helen McCrory ... Freya von Moltke
James Wilby ... Helmuth James von Moltke
Ashley James ... Hans
Colin Buchanan ... Peter Yorck
Alun Armstrong ... Pastor Harold Poelchau
Anna Calder-Marshall ... Dorothy Poelchau
Ben Cole ... Father Delp
Sonia Forbes-Adam ... Maryon Yorck
Glynn Sweet ... Hans Peters
Ben Bazell ... Augustin Rosch
Ella Kenion ... Christina

Derek Jacobi ... General

David Westhead ... SS Officer Lange
Toby Kensett ... Young SS Officer
Antony Brown ... Drogen Policeman
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
UK:15 | USA:PG
Company:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) more

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The most dramatic court scene I've ever seen., 23 November 2008
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Author: laugh-23 from United Kingdom

This film is based on the book, Letters to Freya - A Witness Against Hitler. The plot is basic, being the true life story of a German who dared to hold meetings with others who opposed Adolf Hitler and was subsequently arrested. The drama is in Von Moltke's handling of his own trial, which he knows is a sham that will certainly end in his execution. His eloquent denunciation of the premise on which he was arrested, his trial and the hypocrisy of the men who sat in judgement on him are played out in a subtle crescendo. Their anger and embarrassment are well played against Von Moltke's calm yet damning testimony. His verbal bravery in court in the face of death, and the amazing peace in which he approaches his execution, make this film, for me, a masterpiece.

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