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Max Schmeling (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Max Schmeling is a 2010 action drama starring Henry Maske as Max Schmeling, Andreas Franke and Yoan Pablo Hernández. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $96,456 worldwide.

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Max Schmeling (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
German
Studio
Jadran Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Max Schmeling About?

The premise of Max Schmeling without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The film dramatizes the true life of German boxer Max Schmeling, who rose to national hero status in the 1930s as World heavyweight champion. After his upset loss to African‑American rival Joe Louis, the Nazi regime turned against him, ordering his deployment to the front in the hope he would be killed, illustrating his tragic clash with politics and sport.

Cast & crew

Max Schmeling Cast & Characters

Henry Maske leads the cast as Max Schmeling, with Andreas Franke as Joe Louis Opponent #1 and Yoan Pablo Hernández as Joe Louis.

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Plot

Max Schmeling Plot Summary

What happens in Max Schmeling from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the opening scene, set in May 1941 during the German invasion of Crete in World War II, a wounded German paratrooper is tasked with escorting a British prisoner of war named Alan, Elliot Cowan. Alan recognizes him as the famous heavyweight Max Schmeling and begs him to tell his life story.

Full summary

The whole story of Max Schmeling, scene by scene

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Box office

Max Schmeling Box Office

Max Schmeling grossed $96,456 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$96.5K

International
$96.5K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Max Schmeling?

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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In the film's opening scene, set during the German invasion of Crete in 1941, the wounded German paratrooper is recognized by a British prisoner of war as which famous athlete?
Cars

Cars in Max Schmeling

40 cars on screen, including the 1936 Adler Trumpf and the BMW unknown.

All 40 cars
  • 1936 Adler Trumpf in Max Schmeling 1936 Adler Trumpf Important role
  • BMW unknown in Max Schmeling BMW unknown Important role
  • 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S W136.IV in Max Schmeling 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S W136.IV Important role
  • FAP 1314 SK/A in Max Schmeling FAP 1314 SK/A Minor role
Details

Max Schmeling Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Fist of the Reich” and “Макс Шмелинг: Боец Рейха”.

Also known as
  • Fist of the Reich
  • Макс Шмелинг: Боец Рейха
  • O Campeão de Hitler
  • Max Schmeling : Le Boxeur du reich
  • Макс Шмелинг
  • Макс Шмелінг
  • 拳外重生

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FAQ

Max Schmeling FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Max Schmeling, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Max Schmeling?

Max Schmeling runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Max Schmeling released?

Max Schmeling was released on October 7, 2010.

Who is in the cast of Max Schmeling?

Max Schmeling stars Henry Maske as Max Schmeling, Andreas Franke as Joe Louis Opponent #1 and Yoan Pablo Hernández as Joe Louis, among 85 credited actors.

How much did Max Schmeling make at the box office?

Max Schmeling grossed $96,456 worldwide.

Does Max Schmeling have a post-credit scene?

No. Max Schmeling has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Max Schmeling in?

The original language of Max Schmeling is German.

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