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Cast
Michael Degen
as Leo Katzenberger
Suzanne von Borsody
as Claire Katzenberger
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Käthe Katzenberger
Jasmin Schwiers
as Lilo Katzenberger
Franziska Petri
as Irene Scheffler
Andrea Sawatzki
as Helga Steinheil
Axel Milberg
as Hausmeister Maisel
Dietmar Schönherr
as Rechtsanwalt Herz
Kai Wiesinger
as Gestapo-Mann
Nina Hoger
as Lisbeth Haeberlein
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2002
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes10
DirectorJoseph Vilsmaier
WritersReinhard Klooss, Klaus Richter, Joseph Vilsmaier
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLeo & Claire
About Leo & Claire
In 1933 Nuremberg, successful Jewish businessman Leo Katzenberger owns an apartment building and runs a shoe store. A devoted family man, he has a good relationship with his loving wife Claire. As the climate in Germany grows increasingly dangerous, bombshell Irene moves to the neighborhood. After forming an unlikely friendship, his relationship with Irene is immediately regarded with suspicion.
Directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, Leo & Claire leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Degen, Suzanne von Borsody, Alexandra Maria Lara — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2002.
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