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In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew is sent to a concentration camp under the Nazi regime.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
- Wolf
- (as Nikolaj Waldau)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSir Ian McKellen (Uncle Freddie) starred in the role of Max in the original London West End theatre production in 1979.
- Crazy creditsThe film opens with the main credits revealing like a searchlight.
- Alternate versionsFor the U.S. release, the sex scenes were toned down from an "NC-17" rating to an "R" rated release. Both versions are available.
- SoundtracksSTREETS OF BERLIN
Written by Martin Sherman and Philip Glass
Performed by Mick Jagger, piano by Matt Clifford
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While I didn't spot Jude Law or Rachel Weisz, I couldn't miss Clive Owen. What a fantastic performance and a gorgeous backside. Supported by Ian McKellen and a very glam Mick Jagger, he goes on a terrible journey that I can only imagine is amazing on stage.
It wasn't as horrificly graphic as I was expecting, which was pleasing, as some concentration camp films really upset me, but it still had a strong and poignant message to tell.
I wasn't sure if the bombed out properties used at the beginning as the club and Clive's house were to represent the stage show more than a true idea of where they would actually be, but I liked its quirks and artistic direction throughout.
As much as I love Mr Owen, I think I have to say that Lothaire really gives the greatest most emotive and heartfelt performance in this film and the "No touching" scene was unbelievable.
It wasn't as horrificly graphic as I was expecting, which was pleasing, as some concentration camp films really upset me, but it still had a strong and poignant message to tell.
I wasn't sure if the bombed out properties used at the beginning as the club and Clive's house were to represent the stage show more than a true idea of where they would actually be, but I liked its quirks and artistic direction throughout.
As much as I love Mr Owen, I think I have to say that Lothaire really gives the greatest most emotive and heartfelt performance in this film and the "No touching" scene was unbelievable.
- adamjohns-42575
- Sep 14, 2020
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $496,059
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $109,243
- Nov 30, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $496,059
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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