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Christopher and His Kind (2011): Cast

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Christopher and His Kind is a 2011 romantic drama directed by Geoffrey Sax, starring Matt Smith as Christopher Isherwood, Lindsay Duncan and Perry Milward. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Christopher and His Kind (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Geoffrey Sax
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Christopher and His Kind About?

The premise of Christopher and His Kind without spoilers.

A seminal journey of self‑discovery set in 1931 Berlin, when budding writer Christopher Isherwood travels at the invitation of his friend W. H. Auden to explore the city’s thriving gay scene. He falls for street sweeper Heinz, helps pay medical bills for the boy’s ailing mother, and faces opposition from her other son, the Nazi‑aligned Gerhardt.

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Cast & crew

Christopher and His Kind Cast & Characters

Matt Smith leads the cast as Christopher Isherwood, with Lindsay Duncan as Kathleen Isherwood and Perry Milward as Richard Isherwood. Directed by Geoffrey Sax; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Geoffrey Sax

More films directed by Geoffrey Sax, best-rated first: Frankie & Alice, Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker, White Noise and Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death.

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Christopher and His Kind Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Christopher and His Kind.

Christopher And His Kind, ITV STUDIOS
Cars

Cars in Christopher and His Kind

10 cars on screen, including the BMW unknown and the Mercedes-Benz Unknown.

All 10 cars
  • BMW unknown in Christopher and His Kind BMW unknown Minor role
  • Mercedes-Benz Unknown in Christopher and His Kind Mercedes-Benz Unknown Minor role
  • 1934 Riley Nine Monaco in Christopher and His Kind 1934 Riley Nine Monaco Minor role
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Christopher and His Kind Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Christopher y los de su clase” and “Christopher und Heinz - Eine Liebe in Berlin”.

Also known as
  • Christopher y los de su clase
  • Christopher und Heinz - Eine Liebe in Berlin
  • Christopher et Heinz
  • Кристофер и ему подобные
  • Кристофър и подобните му, კრისტოფერი და მისი მსგავსები
  • Christopher e seus companheiros
  • 克里斯托弗及同党
  • Christopher e seus Amigos
  • 크리스토퍼 앤 히스 카인드
  • כריסטופר ובני מינו
  • Christopher i els de la seva classe

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FAQ

Christopher and His Kind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Christopher and His Kind, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Christopher and His Kind?

Christopher and His Kind runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Christopher and His Kind released?

Christopher and His Kind was released on March 19, 2011.

Who directed Christopher and His Kind?

Christopher and His Kind was directed by Geoffrey Sax.

More films by Geoffrey Sax

Who is in the cast of Christopher and His Kind?

Christopher and His Kind stars Matt Smith as Christopher Isherwood, Lindsay Duncan as Kathleen Isherwood and Perry Milward as Richard Isherwood, among 22 credited actors.

Does Christopher and His Kind have a post-credit scene?

No. Christopher and His Kind has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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