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The Baader Meinhof Complex

Original title: Der Baader Meinhof Komplex
  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
38K
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  • Cast & crew
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Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
A look at Germany's terrorist group, The Red Army Faction (RAF), which organized bombings, robberies, kidnappings and assassinations in the late 1960s and '70s. Based on Stefan Aust's best-selling nonfiction book.
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A look at Germany's terrorist group, The Red Army Faction (RAF), which organized bombings, robberies, kidnappings, and assassinations in the late 1960s and '70s.A look at Germany's terrorist group, The Red Army Faction (RAF), which organized bombings, robberies, kidnappings, and assassinations in the late 1960s and '70s.A look at Germany's terrorist group, The Red Army Faction (RAF), which organized bombings, robberies, kidnappings, and assassinations in the late 1960s and '70s.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
38K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Uli Edel
  • Writers
    • Bernd Eichinger(screenplay)
    • Uli Edel(screenplay collaborator)
    • Stefan Aust(book)
  • Stars
    • Martina Gedeck
    • Moritz Bleibtreu
    • Johanna Wokalek
Top credits
  • Director
    • Uli Edel
  • Writers
    • Bernd Eichinger(screenplay)
    • Uli Edel(screenplay collaborator)
    • Stefan Aust(book)
  • Stars
    • Martina Gedeck
    • Moritz Bleibtreu
    • Johanna Wokalek
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 124User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 22 nominations total

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    The Baader Meinhof Complex
    Trailer 2:16
    The Baader Meinhof Complex

    Photos140

    Moritz Bleibtreu and Johanna Wokalek in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Stipe Erceg in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Alexandra Maria Lara in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Vinzenz Kiefer, Bernd Stegemann, and Hannes Wegener in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Johanna Wokalek in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Nadja Uhl and Daniel Lommatzsch in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Sebastian Blomberg in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
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    Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Martina Gedeck and Hans Werner Meyer in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
    Moritz Bleibtreu in Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)

    Top cast

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    Martina Gedeck
    Martina Gedeck
    • Ulrike Meinhofas Ulrike Meinhof
    Moritz Bleibtreu
    Moritz Bleibtreu
    • Andreas Baaderas Andreas Baader
    Johanna Wokalek
    Johanna Wokalek
    • Gudrun Ensslinas Gudrun Ensslin
    Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz
    • Horst Heroldas Horst Herold
    Jan Josef Liefers
    Jan Josef Liefers
    • Peter Homannas Peter Homann
    Nadja Uhl
    Nadja Uhl
    • Brigitte Mohnhauptas Brigitte Mohnhaupt
    Alexandra Maria Lara
    Alexandra Maria Lara
    • Petra Schelmas Petra Schelm
    Heino Ferch
    Heino Ferch
    • Horst Herold Assistantas Horst Herold Assistant
    Stipe Erceg
    Stipe Erceg
    • Holger Meinsas Holger Meins
    Niels-Bruno Schmidt
    Niels-Bruno Schmidt
    • Jan Carl Raspeas Jan Carl Raspe
    • (as Niels Bruno Schmidt)
    Vinzenz Kiefer
    Vinzenz Kiefer
    • Peter-Jürgen Boockas Peter-Jürgen Boock
    Tom Schilling
    Tom Schilling
    • Josef Bachmannas Josef Bachmann
    Susanne Bormann
    Susanne Bormann
    • Peggyas Peggy
    Simon Licht
    • Horst Mahleras Horst Mahler
    Daniel Lommatzsch
    Daniel Lommatzsch
    • Christian Klaras Christian Klar
    Sebastian Blomberg
    Sebastian Blomberg
    • Rudi Dutschkeas Rudi Dutschke
    Hannah Herzsprung
    Hannah Herzsprung
    • Susanne Albrechtas Susanne Albrecht
    Hans Werner Meyer
    Hans Werner Meyer
    • Klaus-Rainer Röhlas Klaus-Rainer Röhl
    • (as Hans-Werner Meyer)
    • Director
      • Uli Edel
    • Writers
      • Bernd Eichinger(screenplay)
      • Uli Edel(screenplay collaborator)
      • Stefan Aust(book)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Germany in the 1970s: Murderous bomb attacks, the threat of terrorism, and the fear of the enemy inside are rocking the very foundations of the yet-fragile German democracy. The radicalized children of the Nazi generation led by Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof, and Gudrun Ensslin are fighting a violent war against what they perceive as the new face of fascism: American imperialism supported by the German establishment, many of whom have a Nazi past. Their aim is to create a more human society, but by employing inhuman means they not only spread terror and bloodshed; they also lose their own humanity. The man who understands them is also their hunter: Horst Herold, head of the German police force. And while he succeeds in his relentless pursuit of the young terrorists, he knows he's only dealing with the tip of the iceberg. —Constantin Film
    • terrorist
    • terrorism
    • dying in custody
    • brutality
    • female terrorist
    • 414 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The children of the Nazi generation vowed fascism would never rule their world again.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • History
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing images, sexual content, graphic nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ex-terrorist Brigitte Mohnhaupt, who was released on probation in the spring of 2008 after 24 years in jail, took the production company Constantin to court for the sex scene, demanding that it be deleted. A Hamburg court dismissed the suit in December 2008.
    • Goofs
      While making a telephone call in an adjoining room, Ignes Ponto becomes an eyewitness of the assassination of her husband Jürgen Ponto in their home. In the movie, she is sitting on the patio in the sunshine, from where she is not able to see that Jürgen Ponto is shot.
    • Quotes

      Ulrike Meinhof: If you throw a stone, it's a crime. If a thousand stones are thrown, that's political. If you set fire to a car it's a crime; if a hundred cars are set on fire that's political.

    • Connections
      Featured in Guinness World Records - Die größten Weltrekorde: Episode #5.1 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Mercedes Benz
      Written by Janis Joplin, Michael McClure

      Performed by Janis Joplin

      Produced by Paul A. Rothchild

    User reviews124

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    a great film that never could have been made in America
    I liked this film primarily of how much it seemed to buck the formulaic American plot system. Don't get me wrong some American movies are cool, but they mostly all adhere to the same boring standards.

    This film was incredibly bleak and honest, which I respected very much. Also it required that you think for yourself and develop your own opinions.

    The plot revolves around a group of young people who go out to try to make a difference and yet don't really accomplish anything at all. I can't give away too much but I thought this was just beautiful and complex film-making. Very intelligent, it never tried to be cute or force any ideas on you, it simply was.

    I know this is a vague review, but if you feel like seeing an intelligent complex drama then you must see this. Go German cinema!
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    4
    • giantpanther
    • Sep 27, 2009

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    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended German Television Version?
    • What is the scene at the beginning with the man being shot? How does it fit into the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2008 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
      • Czech Republic
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
      • French
      • Swedish
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Der Baader Meinhof Komplex
    • Filming locations
      • Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR)
      • Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $476,270
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,348
      • Aug 23, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,937,355
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby SR
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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