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Der rote Baron (2008)

PG-13  |   |  Action, Adventure, Biography  |  10 April 2008 (Germany)
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Baron Manfred von Richthofen is the most feared and celebrated pilot of the German air force in World War I. To him and his companions, air combats are events of sporty nature, technical ... See full summary »

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Tomás Koutník ...
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Albert Franc ...
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Sternberg
Hanno Koffler ...
Lehmann
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Richard Krajco ...
Hawker
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Brown
Steffen Schroeder ...
Bodenschatz
Lukás Príkazský ...
Kirmaier (as Lukás Príkazký)
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Ondrej Volejník ...
1st German Soldier
Jirí Wohanka ...
2nd German Soldier
Iveta Jirícková ...
Redhead Whore
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Baron Manfred von Richthofen is the most feared and celebrated pilot of the German air force in World War I. To him and his companions, air combats are events of sporty nature, technical challenge and honorable acting, ignoring the terrible extent of war. But after falling in love with the nurse Käte, Manfred realizes he is only used for propaganda means. Caught between his disgust for the war, and the responsibility for his fighter wing, von Richthofen sets out to fly again. Written by j

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Rated PG-13 for war violence, some disturbing images and brief suggestive material | See all certifications »

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10 April 2008 (Germany)  »

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€18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,931 (USA) (19 March 2010)

Gross:

$36,569 (USA) (9 April 2010)
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As Roy Brown is carried off from his downed plane, Richthofen's hat is skewed jauntily to the right on his head. Nurse Käte Otersdorf says, "Thank you, you saved this man's life." In the cut to Richthofen's reply, "No, I shot him down," the camera frame is flipped horizontally and his hat is now skewed to the left. Also, the tree in the background can be seen to his left instead of to his right as in the previous shot. The camera then cuts directly to a shot behind him and the hat is instantly skewed to the right again. See more »

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Manfred von Richthofen: I don't want them to be surprised. I want them to be scared.
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Open Skies
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Well above average for the genre
21 July 2009 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Despite an ending that can't help but make the viewer feel a little cheated, this film is a success on many levels. Only a little historical inaccuracy, which while certainly not a problem for most films but is almost demanded in a biopic, is a noticeable flaw.

Also, while perhaps not as "gritty" as one would like to see in a modern film, the ambiance of the film feels very "right." The viewer is seldom distracted by the realization that one is seeing CGI. The set decoration and costuming are rich and look accurate. The photography is excellent, although there is some mixing of exposure which is sometimes distracting. There is quite a bit of "floating" camera-work in establishing shots, which adds a little playful interest, almost as if one is watching from a small biplane buzzing through the scene.

The performances are understated, although the dialog does feel a little sparse at times.

Viewers who are hoping to experience another version of the exuberant athleticism of "Flyboys" from the German perspective may be underwhelmed by this film, but I found it most satisfying, especially in its restraint in delivering its anti-war message.


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