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Taking Sides (2002)

Movie ★ 6.2 108 min

One of the most spectacular and renowned conductors of the 1930s, Wilhelm Furtwangler's reputation rivaled that of Toscanini's. After the war, he was investigated as part of the Allies' de-Nazification programme. In the bombed-out Berlin of the immediate post-war period, the Allies slowly bring law and order to bear on an occupied Germany. An American major is given the Furtwangler file, and is told to find everything he can and to prosecute the man ruthlessly. Tough and hard-nosed, Major Steve Arnold sets out to investigate a world of which he knows nothing.

István Szabó Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 7, 2002
Runtime
108 min
Budget
$20.0M
IMDb
tt0260414
Country
Austria, Germany, France, United Kingdom
Language
English, French, German
Studio
Paladin Production S.A., Maecenas Film- und Fernseh GmbH, Studio Babelsberg, Little Big Bear Filmproduktion GmbH

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Frequently asked questions

What is Taking Sides about?
One of the most spectacular and renowned conductors of the 1930s, Wilhelm Furtwangler's reputation rivaled that of Toscanini's. After the war, he was investigated as part of the Allies' de-Nazification programme. In the bombed-out Berlin of the immediate post-war period, the Allies slowly bring law and order to bear on an occupied Germany. An American major is given the Furtwangler file, and is told to find everything he can and to prosecute the man ruthlessly. Tough and hard-nosed, Major Steve Arnold sets out to investigate a world of which he knows nothing.
Who directed Taking Sides?
Taking Sides was directed by István Szabó.
Who stars in Taking Sides?
Taking Sides stars Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, Moritz Bleibtreu, R. Lee Ermey.
When was Taking Sides released?
Taking Sides is a 2002 drama, war, music film.
Where can I watch Taking Sides?
You can watch Taking Sides with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.