After the Truth (1999) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
After the Truth (1999) — Famous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele — the 'Death Angel of Auschwitz', who killed more than
After the Truth (1999) Storyline
Famous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele — the 'Death Angel of Auschwitz', who killed more than 300.000 people — emerges from his hideout in Argentina to Germany as a 87-year-old man, and must stand for his crimes in court. The young solicitor Peter Rohm is assigned to defend him, but Rohm himself — an expert on Mengele and his crimes — feels unable to do so. When he decides to take on the case, he endangers not only his marriage but also his and his wife's lives.
Full Cast & Crew
- Götz George as Josef Mengele
- Kai Wiesinger as Peter Rohm
- Karoline Eichhorn as Rebekka Rohm / Brandenburger
- Doris Schade as Hilde Rohm
- Peter Roggisch as Heribert Vogt
- Bastian Trost as Felix Hillmann
- Peter Rühring as Dr. Füglein
- Michaela Rosen as Gunda Friedrichs
- Hans Peter Hallwachs as Medizinsachverständiger
- Traugott Buhre as Dabrowski
- Stephan Schwartz as Daniel Ginsberg
- Heinz Trixner as Müller
- Detlef Bothe as Siebert
- Volker Risch as Staatsamwalt
- Frank Röth as Dr.Wendler
Why Watch After the Truth?
The Vibe: After the Truth is a captivating and well-crafted crime movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1999. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with crime-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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