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The Night of Broken Glass

The Night of Broken Glass

· 1h 35m

Director

Stefan Ruzowitzky

Overview

Police Lieutenant Krützfeld faces a momentous decision on the night of November 9, 1938, in Berlin. Following the assassination of a German attaché in Paris, wrongfully labelled a Jewish terrorist attack by Nazi propaganda, he receives the order to attack the Jewish quarter. As chaos erupts, Krützfeld must choose whether to obey the command or protect the innocent.

About The Night of Broken Glass

What is The Night of Broken Glass about?

Police Lieutenant Krützfeld faces a momentous decision on the night of November 9, 1938, in Berlin. Following the assassination of a German attaché in Paris, wrongfully labelled a Jewish terrorist attack by Nazi propaganda, he receives the order to attack the Jewish quarter. As chaos erupts, Krützfeld must choose whether to obey the command or protect the innocent.

How long is The Night of Broken Glass?

The Night of Broken Glass runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who directed The Night of Broken Glass?

The Night of Broken Glass was directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky.

Who is in the cast of The Night of Broken Glass?

The cast of The Night of Broken Glass includes Clive Owen (Lieutenant Krützfeld), Alex Pettyfer (Kai Lehmann), Mélanie Laurent (Berta Krützfeld), Bradley James (Helldorff) and Steven Berkoff (Rabbi Goldstein).

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