Franz Jaegerstaetter: A Man of Conscience (2009)

An Austrian farmer and father of four, Franz Jaegerstaetter had to make a terrible choice: to serve in Hitler's army or to face execution. A devout Catholic and loving husband and father, ... See full summary »

Directors:

Jason A. Schmidt, Ron Schmidt

Writers:

Roberta Morris, Jason A. Schmidt (additional writing),

Stars:

Thomas Gumbleton, Martin Sheen

Cast

Credited cast:
Thomas Gumbleton	...	Himself (as Bishop Thomas Gumbleton)
Martin Sheen	...	Franz Jaegerstaetter (voice)

Storyline

An Austrian farmer and father of four, Franz Jaegerstaetter had to make a terrible choice: to serve in Hitler's army or to face execution. A devout Catholic and loving husband and father, Franz struggled with his responsibilities to his family, and to state authority, but in the end felt he could not betray God and his faith by serving the Third Reich. He was executed on August 9, 1943, at the age of 36. Simple yet powerful this documentary explores the recently beatified martyr's life and death, and its meaning for today. Franz's letters from prison are read by Martin Sheen.

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Plot Keywords:

resistance | austria | nazi

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

St. Radegund, Upper Austria, Austria

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

December 2nd Productions, Hope Media Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Color:

Black and White (Black & White and Color)

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