Taking Sides

20021h 48m6.3(50 votes)

DramaWarMusic

Synopsis

One of the most spectacular and renowned conductors of the 1930s, Wilhelm Furtwangler's reputation rivaled that of Toscanini's. After the war, he was investigated as part of the Allies' de-Nazification programme. In the bombed-out Berlin of the immediate post-war period, the Allies slowly bring law…

Taking Sides (2002) is a drama, war, and music film directed by István Szabó. It stars Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, and Moritz Bleibtreu. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 50 votes.

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Director

István Szabó

Cast

Harvey Keitel

Steve Arnold

Stellan Skarsgård

Wilhelm Furtwängler

Moritz Bleibtreu

David Wills

R. Lee Ermey

General Wallace

Birgit Minichmayr

Emmi Straube

Ulrich Tukur

Helmut Rode

Oleg Tabakov

Colonel Dymshitz

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Who stars in Taking Sides?

Taking Sides stars Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, Moritz Bleibtreu, and R. Lee Ermey, and was directed by István Szabó.

How long is Taking Sides?

Taking Sides has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did Taking Sides come out?

Taking Sides was released in 2002.

What genre is Taking Sides?

Taking Sides is a drama, war, and music film.

Is Taking Sides worth watching?

Taking Sides holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.