Released:
2004-07-04

Overview:
In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column, Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.

Director:
Dennis Gansel

Runtime:
1h 57min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Max Riemelt
  as
  Friedrich Weimer
• 
  Tom Schilling
  as
  Albrecht Stein
• 
  Devid Striesow
  as
  Heinrich Vogler
• 
  Joachim Bißmeier
  as
  Karl Klein
• 
  Justus von Dohnányi
  as
  Heinrich Stein