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The Last Execution

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Based on the true story of the secret death penalty in East Germany

DramaThriller
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2021-08-12
1h 56m
DE
Released
Network Movie

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The ambitious scientist Franz Walter doesn't hesitate when he is promised a professorship at the university. He immediately accepts, pledges absolute loyalty to the system and agrees to work for the GDR's foreign intelligence service until he can take up his new position. Together with his colleague Dirk, he is sent on foreign assignments to West Germany. Franz soon has to use blackmail to get innocent people to talk. But his superiors go even further: GDR refugees and their relatives are targeted to be psychologically destroyed, forged letters, medical diagnoses, surveillance and wiretapping are on the agenda. However, this is more than Franz can bear: he feels powerless and increasingly isolates himself. When he then decides to steal secret documents for a later defection to the West, this results in an unfortunate chain reaction leading to his arrest and ultimately to his execution...

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About The Last Execution

Based on the true story of the secret death penalty in East Germany

The ambitious scientist Franz Walter doesn't hesitate when he is promised a professorship at the university. He immediately accepts, pledges absolute loyalty to the system and agrees to work for the GDR's foreign intelligence service until he can take up his new position. Together with his colleague Dirk, he is sent on foreign assignments to West Germany. Franz soon has to use blackmail to get innocent people to talk. But his superiors go even further: GDR refugees and their relatives are targeted to be psychologically destroyed, forged letters, medical diagnoses, surveillance and wiretapping are on the agenda. However, this is more than Franz can bear: he feels powerless and increasingly isolates himself. When he then decides to steal secret documents for a later defection to the West, this results in an unfortunate chain reaction leading to his arrest and ultimately to his execution... Running 116 minutes.

The Last Execution Cast and Characters

The cast features Lars Eidinger (as Dr. Franz Walter), Devid Striesow (as Dirk Hartmann), Luise Heyer (as Corina Walter), Paula Kalenberg (as Klara), and Peter Benedict (as Schreiber). Their performances are a major reason The Last Execution has built such a passionate audience.

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The Last Execution flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The Last Execution runs for 116 minutes (about 1.9 hours).

Is The Last Execution good? What's the rating?

The Last Execution holds a 6.2/10 rating based on 56 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Last Execution?

The main cast includes Lars Eidinger, Devid Striesow, Luise Heyer, and Paula Kalenberg, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Last Execution available in German?

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The Last Execution was released in 2021.

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What is The Last Execution about?

The Last Execution is a Drama/Thriller film. The ambitious scientist Franz Walter doesn't hesitate when he is promised a professorship at the university. He immediately accepts, pledges absolute loyalty to the system and agrees to work for the GDR's foreign intelligence service until he can take up his new position. Together with his colleague Dirk, he is sent on foreign assignments to West Germany. Franz soon has to use blackmail to get innocent people to talk. But his superiors go even further: GDR refugees and their relatives are targeted to be psychologically destroyed, forged letters, medical diagnoses, surveillance and wiretapping are on the agenda. However, this is more than Franz can bear: he feels powerless and increasingly isolates himself. When he then decides to steal secret documents for a later defection to the West, this results in an unfortunate chain reaction leading to his arrest and ultimately to his execution...

When was The Last Execution released?

The Last Execution was released on August 12, 2021. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. The film was produced by Network Movie.

Who stars in The Last Execution?

The Last Execution stars Lars Eidinger, Devid Striesow, Luise Heyer and Paula Kalenberg. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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