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Good (2008)

R  96 min  -  Drama | Romance | War   -  11 December 2008 (Hungary)
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The rise of national socialism in Germany should not be regarded as a conspiracy of madmen. Millions of "good" people found themselves in a society spiralling into terrible chaos. A film about then, which illuminates the terrors of now.

Director:

Vicente Amorim

Writers:

C.P. Taylor (stage play), John Wrathall (screenplay)
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Good -- In 1930s Germany, literature professor John Halder (Mortensen) finds his novel, which advocates compassionate euthanasia, embraced by his political figures and tied to his country's growing sense of nationalism and prosperity. Good -- Clip: They've made me head of the department Good -- The rise of national socialism in Germany should not be regarded as a conspiracy of madmen. Millions of "good" people found themselves in a society spiralling into terrible chaos. A film about then, which illuminates the terrors of now.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Viggo Mortensen ...
Jason Isaacs ...
Maurice Israel Glückstein
Jodie Whittaker ...
Anne
Steven Mackintosh ...
Freddie
Mark Strong ...
Gemma Jones ...
Mother
Anastasia Hille Anastasia Hille ...
Helen Halder
Ruth Gemmell Ruth Gemmell ...
Elizabeth
Ralph Riach Ralph Riach ...
Brunau
Steven Elder ...
Kevin Doyle Kevin Doyle ...
Commandant
David de Keyser David de Keyser ...
Mandelstam
Guy Henry Guy Henry ...
Doctor
Adrian Schiller ...
Rick Warden ...
Brownshirt
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Storyline

John Halder is a 'good' and decent individual with family problems: a neurotic wife, two demanding children and a mother suffering from senile dementia. A literary professor, Halder explores his personal circumstances in a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Seemingly inconsequential decisions lead to choices, which lead to more choices... with eventually devastating effect. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Professor | Children | Dementia | Suffering | Book  | See more »

Taglines:

Anything that makes people happy can't be bad, can it?

Genres:

Drama | Romance | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | Germany

Language:

English | German (only a few words) | French (only a few lines)

Release Date:

(Hungary) See more »

Also Known As:

El principio del mal See more »

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,508 (USA) (4 January 2009) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$1,186,571 (Spain) (25 June 2009)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The film was originally to be directed by Lone Scherfig in 2005, with Hugh Jackman as Halder. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: In the scene, when Halder takes a walk with his ex-wife in the cemetery, which is supposed to be in Berlin, Germany, Hungarian names are clearly visible on the gravestones. See more »