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John Rabe

2009 · 134 min · Director: Florian Gallenberger

John Rabe (2009) is a history drama, directed by Florian Gallenberger. It stars Ulrich Tukur and Dagmar Manzel. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 134-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What John Rabe Is About

When the Japanese army entered Nanjing in 1937 a massacre followed that lasted six weeks. John Rabe, a German businessman in the city as Siemens' representative, set up a safety zone with other foreigners and gathered tens of thousands of Chinese inside it. The reason he could do it is uncomfortable: he was a member of the Nazi Party and, as the representative of Japan's ally, his word carried. The film does not hide that contradiction. Ulrich Tukur plays Rabe, with Steve Buscemi and Daniel Brühl as other foreigners in the zone.

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What is John Rabe about?

When the Japanese army entered Nanjing in 1937 a massacre followed that lasted six weeks. John Rabe, a German businessman in the city as Siemens' representative, set up a safety zone with other foreigners and gathered tens of thousands of Chinese inside it.

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How long is John Rabe?

John Rabe runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).

When did John Rabe come out?

John Rabe was released in 2009.

Who directed John Rabe?

John Rabe was directed by Florian Gallenberger.

Who stars in John Rabe?

John Rabe stars Ulrich Tukur, Dagmar Manzel, Steve Buscemi, Daniel Brühl.

What is John Rabe's rating?

John Rabe holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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