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Valkyrie (2008) -- Based on actual events, a plot to assassinate Hitler is unfurled during the height of WWII.

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Overview

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7.3/10   43,139 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Christopher McQuarrie (written by) &
Nathan Alexander (written by)
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Release Date:
25 December 2008 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Many saw evil. They dared to stop it.
Plot:
Based on actual events, a plot to assassinate Hitler is unfurled during the height of WWII. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 8 nominations more
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(756 articles)
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Also Known As:
Walküre (Germany) (literal title) (USA) (alternative spelling)
Operation Walküre - Das Stauffenberg-Attentat (Germany)
Rubicon (USA) (fake working title)
Untitled Bryan Singer Thriller (USA) (working title)
Walküre/Valkyrie (USA) (complete title)
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Rated PG-13 for violence and brief strong language.
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121 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Germany has strict laws against displaying the swastika, though artistic displays are specifically exempt. Filmmakers usually use incorrect swastikas to avoid causing public outrage. The producer wanted swastikas for authenticity, so the crew posted warnings around the filming locations. Still, a local resident filed an official complaint with the city, who pressed charges against the owners of some filming sites. more
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Continuity: In the scene where Colonel von Stauffenberg is in the hospital after being wounded in Africa we see him giving wounded soldiers medals. On the one medal we see him place you see the indentation from the medal before it has been placed on the lapel. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
soldiers in unison: I swear by God this sacred oath: That I shall render unconditional obedience to Adolf Hitler, Fuhrer of the German Reich and people, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and that I shall at all times be ready, as a brave soldier, to give my life for this oath.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "Schmidt & Pocher: (#2.9)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
They'll Remember You more

FAQ

Is Heinrich Himmler in this film?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
What was with the creepy stare that Hitler gave Stauffenberg in the Wolf's lair? Did he suspect him of something?
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278 out of 427 people found the following comment useful.
Must See Movie, 19 December 2008
9/10
Author: Michael Malak from United States

One of the best movies I've seen in years. In the world where special effects and cheesy plots make 99% of all films, "Valkyrie" delivers psychological thriller with a lesson in history. I saw this movie with my 9 year old son who is a big Military Fan. In the eyes of a 9 year old boy - the World consists of "Good Guys" and "Bad Guys". I hope that this movie will allow him to recognize that the World is little more complex than "Black & White" or "Good & Bad". This movie is the first film I have ever seen that presents German People as human beings trapped in the wheels of a spinning war machine, and not merely monsters responsible for all WWII atrocities. The movie illustrates political ties and relationships between Army and SS which were at the heart of Hitler's grip on the Reich.

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