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Napola - Elite für den Führer 2004

In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column,Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.

Directed by: Dennis Gansel
Written by: Dennis Gansel & Maggie Peren
Release date: 2004-07-04
Runtime: 117 minutes
Critics score:
68 / 100
Tagline: Men make history. We make the men.
Cast:
Max Riemelt Max Riemelt
Friedrich Weimer 
Tom Schilling Tom Schilling
Albrecht Stein 
Devid Striesow Devid Striesow
Heinrich Vogler 
Joachim Bißmeier Joachim Bißmeier
Karl Klein 
Justus von Dohnányi Justus von Dohnányi
Heinrich Stein 
Michael Schenk Michael Schenk
Josef Peiner 
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Also known as:
  • Before the Fall: Hitlers Elite
  • Before the Fall
  • Hitlers Elite
  • Der Führers elite
  • Napola - Hitlerin eliittikoulu
  • Napola, escuela de élite nazi