The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008)

The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008) poster

When German police viciously quell a protest against the shah of Iran, popular journalist Ulrike Meinhof rebels against her dishonest marriage, walks away from her children and joins radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Together with Baader's girlfriend, Gudrun Ensslin, they form the violent Red Faction Army, and together perpetrate a slew of terrorist attacks as a way of disrupting the fabric of what they see as an increasingly fascist state.

Director: Uli Edel
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 149 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Hinderthür, Florian Tessloff
Cinematography: Rainer Klausmann
Editing: Alexander Berner
Production: G.T. Film Production, ARD Degeto, NDR, Dune Films, WDR, BR, Constantin Film, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Country: Czech Republic, France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, العربية, Français, English, svenska
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $27M
Original Language: de

Themes

Justice System Failings and Victims, Brutal Prison Drama, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama

Keywords

suicide, 1970s, hostage-taking, trial, prison escape, terrorism, terrorist plot, government cover-up, government conspiracy, leftist radicalism, criminal trial, escape from prison, baader-meinhof gruppe

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Baader Meinhof Complex about?
When German police viciously quell a protest against the shah of Iran, popular journalist Ulrike Meinhof rebels against her dishonest marriage, walks away from her children and joins radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Together with Baader's girlfriend, Gudrun Ensslin, they form the violent Red Faction Army, and together perpetrate a slew of terrorist attacks as a way of disrupting the fabric of what they see as an increasingly fascist state.
Who directed The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex stars Martina Gedeck, Moritz Bleibtreu, Johanna Wokalek, Nadja Uhl, Stipe Erceg, Niels-Bruno Schmidt.
How long is The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
What genre is The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex is a Action, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The Baader Meinhof Complex had a budget of $20M.
How much did The Baader Meinhof Complex gross?
The Baader Meinhof Complex grossed $27M worldwide.
Where was The Baader Meinhof Complex produced?
The Baader Meinhof Complex was produced in Czech Republic, France, Germany.
What are the themes of The Baader Meinhof Complex?
The themes of The Baader Meinhof Complex include: Justice System Failings and Victims, Brutal Prison Drama, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama.