Movie Description An interesting cast fills out this solemn production based on the play by Martin Sherman (who also wrote the screenplay). During WWII, a Berlin homosexual is caught up in the Nazi hysteria. After being forced to kill his lover, he is placed in a prison camp, where he lies so he will be classified as Jewish rather than homosexual. After a series a constitution-breaking incidents, his love for a fellow male prisoner brings him to admit his true nature. Features Mick Jagger in a brief role as a drag queen.
| Credits | | Cast: | Jude Law, Suzanne Bertish |
Editorial Reviews "...Arresting imagery..." Sight and Sound - p.39-40 - Nick Kimberley (03/01/1998)
"...Chic, stunning....Clive Owen and Lothaire Bluteau are superb..." Film Comment - p.8-9 - Mary Corliss (07/01/1997)
"...Mr. Owen and Mr. Bluteau both give intense, finely shaded performances..." New York Times - p.E5 - Stephen Holden (11/26/1997)
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