The Edelweiss Pirates (2004): Cast & Where to Watch
The Edelweiss Pirates is a 2004 historical drama directed by Niko von Glasow, starring Ivan Stebunov as Karl Ripke, Wolfgang Michael and Simon Taal. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Niko von Glasow
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Palladio Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Edelweiss Pirates About?
The premise of The Edelweiss Pirates without spoilers.
Set in bomb‑scarred Cologne near the end of World II, the film follows the Edelweiss Pirates—young resistors who defy the Nazi regime by clashing with the Hitler Youth and posting anti‑war graffiti. Karl, a Pirate, cares for his brother Peter, a Hitler Youth recruit, while their mother lies dead, their father fights at the front, and their brother Otto has been killed. They also try to protect Cilly, Otto’s fiancée, and her children.
Where to Watch The Edelweiss Pirates
Stream it on Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Edelweiss Pirates Cast & Characters
Ivan Stebunov leads the cast as Karl Ripke, with Wolfgang Michael as Peter Hüppeler and Simon Taal as Peter Ripke. Directed by Niko von Glasow; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Niko von Glasow
- Ivan Stebunov as Karl Ripke
- Wolfgang Michael as Peter Hüppeler
- Simon Taal as Peter Ripke
- Anna Thalbach as Cilly Serve
Also Starring in The Edelweiss Pirates
· 9 more- Jan Decleir Ferdinand Kütter
- Susanne Bredehöft
- Jochen Nickel Josef Hoegen
- Bela B. Hans Steinbrück
- Irina Sokolova Friedel Krämer
- Oleg Sokolov Gestapo officer
- Sergey Bekhterev
- Svetlana Gaytan
- Jean Jülich Karl Ripke (old)
The Edelweiss Pirates Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Edelweiss Pirates.
The Edelweiss Pirates Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Les Pirates de l'Edelweiss” and “I pirati dell'Edelweiss”.
- Also known as
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- Les Pirates de l'Edelweiss
- I pirati dell'Edelweiss
- Пираты Эдельвейса
- Irmãos de Guerra
- 雪绒花海盗
- 小白花海盜幫
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The Edelweiss Pirates FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Edelweiss Pirates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Edelweiss Pirates?
The Edelweiss Pirates runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Edelweiss Pirates released?
The Edelweiss Pirates was released on August 29, 2004.
Who directed The Edelweiss Pirates?
The Edelweiss Pirates was directed by Niko von Glasow.
More films by Niko von Glasow Who is in the cast of The Edelweiss Pirates?
The Edelweiss Pirates stars Ivan Stebunov as Karl Ripke, Wolfgang Michael as Peter Hüppeler and Simon Taal as Peter Ripke, among 13 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Edelweiss Pirates?
In the US, The Edelweiss Pirates is streaming on Cineverse and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Edelweiss Pirates have a post-credit scene?
No. The Edelweiss Pirates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Edelweiss Pirates in?
The original language of The Edelweiss Pirates is German.
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