Labyrinth of Lies (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Labyrinth of Lies is a 2015 historical drama directed by Giulio Ricciarelli, starring Alexander Fehling, Johannes Krisch and Friederike Becht. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $4.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Giulio Ricciarelli
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Labyrinth of Lies About?
The premise of Labyrinth of Lies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In post-war Germany, 1958, Public Prosecutor Johann Radmann investigates a teacher accused of being an Auschwitz guard. His pursuit of justice is met with resistance as he uncovers a widespread network of deceit and denial surrounding the concentration camp. As Radmann delves deeper, he finds himself facing a complex web of lies, where confronting the past is deeply uncomfortable for many. Risking everything, he is determined to uncover the truth and expose the nation’s reckoning with its dark history.
Labyrinth of Lies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prosecutor
- nazi fugitive
- post world war two
- holocaust survivor
- lawyer
- frankfurt germany
- based on true story
- nazi war criminal
- journalist
- holocaust
- 1950s
- west germany
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- nazi hunter
- year 1963
- dream sequence
- baker
- ex nazi
- attorney
- year 1958
- reference to josef mengele
- collaboration with nazis
- nazi officer
- state attorney
- interrogation
- witness statement
- state prosecutor
- federal republic of germany
- german history
- germany
- playing monopoly
- reference to konrad adenauer
- nazi party member
- reference to marcus aurelius
- murder conspiracy
- legal secretary
- auschwitz concentration camp field trip
- grammar school
- legal research
- industrialist
- romantic breakup
- murder investigation
- political cover up
- co written by director
- seeking justice
- drunkenness
- seamstress
- title co written by female
- scene before opening credits
- courtroom scene
- idealism
Labyrinth of Lies Cast
Alexander Fehling leads the cast, with Johannes Krisch and Friederike Becht. Directed by Giulio Ricciarelli; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giulio Ricciarelli
Labyrinth of Lies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Labyrinth of Lies 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Labyrinth of Lies Plot Summary
What happens in Labyrinth of Lies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1958, a zealous and idealistic public prosecutor named Johann Radmann takes on an ambitious case involving Charles Schulz, a man with a dark past as a former commander of the Auschwitz extermination camp, who has since transformed into an educator in Frankfurt am Main. Radmann’s unwavering commitment to bring Schulz to justice quickly becomes a battle against the formidable influence of former Nazis entrenched in Germany’s government, illuminating the sobering challenges that lie ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of Labyrinth of Lies, scene by scene
Labyrinth of Lies Box Office
Labyrinth of Lies grossed $4.6 million worldwide. $794,452 came from the US and Canada and $3.8 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.6M
- US & Canada
- $794.5K
- International
- $3.8M
Labyrinth of Lies Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Labyrinth of Lies.
How Well Do You Know Labyrinth of Lies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Labyrinth of Lies Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “La conspiración del silencio” and “Il Labirinto del Silenzio”.
- Also known as
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- La conspiración del silencio
- Il Labirinto del Silenzio
- Tavshedens Labyrint
- Le Labyrinthe du Silence
- מבוך השקרים
- En labyrint av lögner
- 缄默的迷宫
- В лабиринте молчания
- Labirinto de Mentiras
- Ο Λαβύρινθος Της Σιωπής
- Yalan Labirenti
- 顔のないヒトラーたち
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- La conspiració del silenci
- 謊言迷宮
- Labirynt kłamstw
- Labirint laži
- 大話迷宮
- Valheiden labyrintti
- Лабиринт от лъжи
- У лабіринті мовчання
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Labyrinth of Lies FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Labyrinth of Lies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Labyrinth of Lies?
Labyrinth of Lies runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Labyrinth of Lies released?
Labyrinth of Lies was released on September 30, 2015.
Who directed Labyrinth of Lies?
Labyrinth of Lies was directed by Giulio Ricciarelli.
More films by Giulio Ricciarelli Who is in the cast of Labyrinth of Lies?
Labyrinth of Lies stars Alexander Fehling, Johannes Krisch and Friederike Becht, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Labyrinth of Lies make at the box office?
Labyrinth of Lies grossed $4.6 million worldwide ($794,452 domestic, $3.8 million international).
How is Labyrinth of Lies rated?
Labyrinth of Lies has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Labyrinth of Lies have a post-credit scene?
No. Labyrinth of Lies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Labyrinth of Lies in?
The original language of Labyrinth of Lies is German.
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