Year: 2008
Running time: 2h 4m
Rated: R
Genre: Drama, Romance
US release: 2008
IMDb

The Reader

Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.

2009 Academy Awards® Best Picture Nominee. A young man uncovers secrets about a former lover during a post-WWII war crimes trial.

Cast

Ralph FiennesMichael Berg

Kate WinsletHanna Schmitz

David KrossYoung Michael Berg

Lena OlinRose Mather

Bruno GanzProfessor Rohl

Jeanette HainBrigitte

Hannah HerzsprungJulia

Karoline HerfurthMarthe

Volker BruchDieter Spenz

Alexandra Maria LaraYoung Ilana Mather

Crew

Roger DeakinsDirector of Photography

Claire SimpsonEditor

Nico MuhlyComposer

David HareScreenplay

Stephen DaldryDirector

Chris MengesDirector of Photography

Studios: The Weinstein Company, Mirage Enterprises, Studio Babelsberg

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