The Book Thief

The Book Thief

Directed by Brian Percival
20132hr 11min

In a world torn apart by war, a young girl named Liesel discovers the power of words and the magic they hold within the pages of stolen books. Set against the backdrop of WWII Germany, "The Book Thief" weaves a tale of courage, compassion, and the unbreakable human spirit.

As Liesel navigates the challenges of growing up in a time of turmoil, she forms an unlikely bond with a Jewish refugee hidden in her adoptive parents' home. Together, they find hope and resilience in the darkest of times. With each stolen book, Liesel not only uncovers new worlds but also learns the true value of friendship and love.

Experience the heart-wrenching journey of a young girl who dares to defy the oppressive regime through the simple act of reading. "The Book Thief" is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of literature to inspire, uplift, and unite us in the face of adversity.

Cast

Emily Watson

Rosa Hubermann

Emily Watson

Sophie Nélisse

Liesel Meminger

Sophie Nélisse

Geoffrey Rush

Hans Hubermann

Geoffrey Rush

Roger Allam

Narrator / Death (voice)

Roger Allam

Heike Makatsch

Liesel's mother

Heike Makatsch

Sebastian Hülk

Gestapo Agent

Sebastian Hülk

Ben Schnetzer

Max Vandenburg

Ben Schnetzer

Barbara Auer

Ilsa Hermann

Barbara Auer

Rainer Bock

Bürgermeister Hermann

Rainer Bock

Carina Wiese

Barbara Steiner

Carina Wiese

Hildegard Schroedter

Frau Becker

Hildegard Schroedter

Ludger Bökelmann

Football Urchin

Ludger Bökelmann

Kirsten Block

Frau Heinrich

Kirsten Block

Rafael Gareisen

Walter, Nazi Soldier

Rafael Gareisen

Joachim Paul Assböck

Carl Heinz Choynski

Jürgen the Groundsman

Carl Heinz Choynski

Oliver Stokowski

Alex Steiner

Oliver Stokowski

Mike Maas

Rolf Fischer

Mike Maas

Matthias Matschke

Wolfgang

Matthias Matschke

Rainer Reiners

Martin Ontrop

Herr Lehmann

Martin Ontrop

Levin Liam

Franz Deutscher

Levin Liam

Gotthard Lange

Grave Digger

Gotthard Lange

Nico Liersch

Rudy Steiner

Nico Liersch

Marie Burchard

Neighbor

Marie Burchard

Nozomi Linus Kaisar

Fat Faced Goalie

Nozomi Linus Kaisar

Georg Tryphon

Neighbor

Georg Tryphon

Beata Lehmann

Woman with Champagne

Beata Lehmann

Sandra Nedeleff

Max's Mother

Sandra Nedeleff

Stephanie Stremler

Post Woman

Stephanie Stremler

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