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Black Book (2006)

Movie ★ 7.5 145 min

Israel, 1956: Jewish teacher Rachel Stein rather unexpectedly meets an old friend at the kibbutz. It brings back memories of her experiences in the Netherlands during the war, memories of betrayal. In September 1944, Rachel's hiding place is bombed by Allied troops; she makes contact with a resistance member and joins a group of Jews to be smuggled across the Biesbosch to the freed South Netherlands. Only Rachel escapes a massacre by patrol Germans, and is rescued by a resistance group under the leadership of Gerben Kuipers, whose son is captured trying to smuggle weapons. Kuipers asks Rachel to seduce SS-hauptsturmführer Ludwig Müntze, a mission that she will soon learn that the boat attack wasn't a coincidence.

Paul Verhoeven Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 14, 2006
Runtime
145 min
Rating
R
Budget
$21.0M
Box office
$26.8M
IMDb
tt0389557
Country
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Language
Dutch, German, English
Studio
Fu Works, AVRO, VIP Medienfonds 4, Clockwork Pictures

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Frequently asked questions

What is Black Book about?
Israel, 1956: Jewish teacher Rachel Stein rather unexpectedly meets an old friend at the kibbutz. It brings back memories of her experiences in the Netherlands during the war, memories of betrayal. In September 1944, Rachel's hiding place is bombed by Allied troops; she makes contact with a resistance member and joins a group of Jews to be smuggled across the Biesbosch to the freed South Netherlands. Only Rachel escapes a massacre by patrol Germans, and is rescued by a resistance group under the leadership of Gerben Kuipers, whose son is captured trying to smuggle weapons. Kuipers asks Rachel to seduce SS-hauptsturmführer Ludwig Müntze, a mission that she will soon learn that the boat attack wasn't a coincidence.
Who directed Black Book?
Black Book was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Black Book?
Black Book stars Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, Thom Hoffman, Halina Reijn.
When was Black Book released?
Black Book is a 2006 drama, thriller, war film.
Where can I watch Black Book?
You can watch Black Book with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.