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The Ogre

1219961h 53mVolker Schlöndorff
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 89%

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Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.

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Based On Novel Or BookWorld War IiHitler YouthMilitary SchoolNazi CollaborationismNazismNazi Germany

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What is The Ogre (1996) about?

Frenchman Abel Tiffauges is a naive man who lives a simple life working as a mechanic. Falsely accused of being a child abuser, he is recruited as a soldier when World War II begins, but is captured soon and taken to the heart of Nazi Germany.

Who stars in The Ogre?

The Ogre stars John Malkovich (Abel), Armin Mueller-Stahl (Count von Kaltenborn), Gottfried John (Chief Forester), Marianne Sägebrecht (Frau Netta), Volker Spengler (Fieldmarshall Hermann Göring). The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

How long is The Ogre?

The Ogre has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated 12.

Is The Ogre worth watching?

The Ogre holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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