
Downfall
Der Untergang
Release: 2004-09-16·Runtime: 155m·★ 7.9
DramaHistoryWar
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
Production Countries
AustriaGermanyItaly
Production Companies
NDR
ORF
ARD Degeto
EOS Entertainment
WDR
RAI
Constantin Film
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Heinrich Schmiederas Rochus Misch
Karl Kranzkowskias Wilhelm Kranz
Martin Butzkeas SS-Soldat 1
Dmitriy Bykovskiy-Romashovas Soldat 2
Oliver Stritzelas Maschinist Hentschel
Thomas Limpinselas Kammerdiener Heinz Linge
Stefan Mehrenas Verwundeter Soldat
Katerina Poladjanas Russische Arzthelferin
August Schmölzeras Baur
Mariya Semyonovaas Rothaarige Frau
Vsevolod Tsuriloas Russischer Adjutant
Michael Mendlas General der Artillerie Helmuth Weidling
Thomas Thiemeas Martin Bormann
Jürgen Tonkelas Erich Kempka
Dirk Borchardtas Panzerkommandant
Traudl Jungeas Self (archive footage)
Anna Thalbachas Hanna Reitsch
Julia Jentschas Hanna Potrowski
Alexandra Maria Laraas Traudl Junge
Justus von Dohnányias General der Infanterie Wilhelm Burgdorf
Ulrike Krumbiegelas Dorothee Kranz
Mathias Gnädingeras Hermann Göring
Norbert Heckneras Standesbeamter Wagner
Henning Pekeras Wachsoldat vor der Wolfsschanze (uncredited)
Valeriy Salomakhinas Staryy Tsivilist
Christian Berkelas Prof. Dr. Ernst-Günter Schenck
Matthias Habichas Prof. Dr. Werner Haase
Alexander Heldas Walter Hewel
André Hennickeas SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Mohnke
Bruno Ganzas Adolf Hitler
Heino Ferchas Albert Speer
Thomas Kretschmannas SS-Gruppenführer Hermann Fegelein
Thorsten Krohnas Dr. Stumpfegger
Michael Kindas SA-Mann / Ruinenkeller
Andrey Blagoslovenskiyas Soldat im Ruinenkeller
Birgit Minichmayras Gerda Christian
Tanja Schleiffas Russische Ärztin
Klaus-Jürgen Steinmannas Offizier 1
Igor Sergeevas Russischer Soldat
Rolf Kaniesas General der Infanterie Hans Krebs
Christian Redlas Generaloberst Alfred Jodl
Bettina Redlichas Frl. Constanze Manziarly
Devid Striesowas Feldwebel Tornow
Juliane Köhleras Eva Braun
Corinna Harfouchas Magda Goebbels
Götz Ottoas SS-Hauptsturmführer Otto Günsche
Dietrich Hollinderbäumeras Ritter Robert von Greim
Konstantin Lukashovas Älterer Soldat
Ulrich Noethenas Reichsführer SS Heinrich Himmler
Michael Brandneras H. Fritzche
Veit Stübneras Obergruppenführer Tellermann
Ulrich Matthesas Joseph Goebbels
Fabian Buschas Obersturmbannführer Stehr
Elizaveta Boyarskayaas Schwester Erna
Dieter Mannas Feldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel
Christian Hoeningas Reichsarzt SS GrawitzCrew
" />Tom TykwerThanks
" />Joachim FestAuthor
" />Alessandro CioffiCompositing Artist
" />Christine RotheExecutive Producer
" />Rainer KlausmannDirector of Photography
" />Michael RallaCompositing Artist
" />Traudl JungeAuthor
" />Melissa MüllerAuthor
" />Oskar RoehlerThanks
" />Oliver HirschbiegelDirector
" />Bernd EichingerScreenplay, Producer
" />Elena ZhukovaArt Direction