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Taking Sides

2002 · 108 min · Director: István Szabó

Taking Sides (2002) is a war drama, directed by István Szabó. It stars Harvey Keitel and Stellan Skarsgård. The 108-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.

What Taking Sides Is About

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 and order to bear on an occupied Germany. An American major is given the Furtwangler file, and is told to find everything he can and to prosecute the man ruthlessly. Tough and hard-nosed, Major Steve Arnold sets out to investigate a world of which he knows nothing.

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What is Taking Sides about?

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.

Where can I watch Taking Sides?

Taking Sides is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Taking Sides?

Taking Sides runs for 108 minutes (1h 48m).

When did Taking Sides come out?

Taking Sides was released in 2002.

Who directed Taking Sides?

Taking Sides was directed by István Szabó.

Who stars in Taking Sides?

Taking Sides stars Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, Moritz Bleibtreu, R. Lee Ermey.

What is Taking Sides's rating?

Taking Sides holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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