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Faking Hitler (2021): Cast

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Faking Hitler is a 2021 drama directed by Wolfgang Groos and Tobi Baumann, starring Lars Eidinger as Gerd Heidemann, Moritz Bleibtreu and Richard Sammel. It runs 4 hours 36 minutes.

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Faking Hitler (2021) movie poster
Runtime
4h 36m (276 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Faking Hitler About?

The premise of Faking Hitler without spoilers.

Journalist Gerd Heidemann, famed for never missing a story, is drawn to the prospect of a Hitler‑written diary and sees it as the scoop of the century. Unaware that the manuscript is the product of a charismatic art dealer, petty criminal and prolific forger, Heidemann becomes entangled in a daring deception that blurs truth and ambition.

Faking Hitler Themes & Keywords

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  • female frontal nudity
  • thoughts
  • fictional
  • publication
  • fake
  • private
  • reference to adolf hitler
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Cast & crew

Faking Hitler Cast & Characters

Lars Eidinger leads the cast as Gerd Heidemann, with Moritz Bleibtreu as Konrad Kujau and Richard Sammel as Rudolph Michaelis. Directed by Wolfgang Groos and Tobi Baumann; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Wolfgang Groos and Tobi Baumann

More films directed by Wolfgang Groos and Tobi Baumann: 791 km, Cold Feet, Lilly’s Bewitched Christmas and Robby and Toby’s Fantastic Voyager.

Details

Faking Hitler Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “לזייף את היטלר” and “Faking Hitler : L'arnaque du siècle”.

Also known as
  • לזייף את היטלר
  • Faking Hitler : L'arnaque du siècle
  • Подделывая Гитлера
  • 假造希特拉

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FAQ

Faking Hitler FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Faking Hitler, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Faking Hitler?

Faking Hitler runs 4 hours 36 minutes (276 minutes).

Who directed Faking Hitler?

Faking Hitler was directed by Wolfgang Groos and Tobi Baumann.

More films by Wolfgang Groos

Who is in the cast of Faking Hitler?

Faking Hitler stars Lars Eidinger as Gerd Heidemann, Moritz Bleibtreu as Konrad Kujau and Richard Sammel as Rudolph Michaelis, among 13 credited actors.

Does Faking Hitler have a post-credit scene?

No. Faking Hitler has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Faking Hitler in?

The original language of Faking Hitler is German.

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