Summary:
THE READER opens in post-WWII Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from "The Odyssey," "Huck Finn" and "The Lady with the Little Dog." Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another.
| Runtime: | 124 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated R for some scenes of sexuality and nudity. |
| Production: | Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance |
| Countries: | USA, Germany |
| Languages: | English, German, Latin, Greek |
| Home Release Date: | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Stephen Daldry | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bernhard Schlink | Book "Der Vorleser" |
| David Hare | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bruno Ganz | Professor Rohl |
| Kate Winslet | Hanna Schmitz |
| Ralph Fiennes | Michael Berg |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alissa Wilms | Emily Berg |
| David Kross | Young Michael Berg |
| Florian Bartholomäi | Thomas Berg |
| Frieder Venus | Doctor |
| Friederike Becht | Angela Berg |
| Hendrik Arnst | Woodyard Worker |
| Jeanette Hain | Brigitte |
| Lena Olin | Rose Mather/Ilana Mather |
| Marie-Anne Fliegel | Hanna's Neighbor |
| Matthias Habich | Peter Berg |
| Rainer Sellien | Teacher |
| Susanne Lothar | Carla Berg |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Anthony Minghella | Producer |
| Arno Neubauer | Line Producer |
| Bob Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Charlie Woebcken | Co-Producer |
| Christoph Fisser | Co-Producer |
| Donna Gigliotti | Producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Henning Molfenter | Co-Producer |
| Jason Blum | Co-Executive Producer |
| Marianna Rowinska | Line Producer: Poland |
| Marieke Spencer | Associate Producer |
| Michael Simon de Normier | Associate Producer |
| Nora Skinner | Associate Producer |
| Redmond Morris | Producer |
| Sydney Pollack | Producer |
| Tarik Karam | Associate Producer |
imdb.com
Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by:
Recommended Products
- Release Date: Dec 5, 2008
- View Trailers »
- Release Date: Oct 13, 2000
- View Trailers »
- Release Date: Nov 20, 2009
- View Trailers »
