Anthropoid (2016)

Based on the extraordinary true story of Operation Anthropoid, the WWII mission to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich, the main architect behind the Final Solution and the Reich's third in command after Hitler and Himmler.

Director:

Sean Ellis

Writers:

Sean Ellis, Anthony Frewin

Stars:

Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy, Brian Caspe

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jamie Dornan	...	Jan Kubis
Cillian Murphy	...	Josef Gabcík
Brian Caspe	...	Antonín
Karel Hermánek Jr.	...	Ignác
Sara Arsteinova	...	Woman at 44 (as Sara Arnsteinova)
Hana Frejková	...	Mrs. Lukesová
Sean Mahon	...	Dr. Eduard
Jan Hájek	...	Bretislav Bauman
Marcin Dorocinski	...	Ladislav Vanek
Toby Jones	...	Uncle Hajský
Alena Mihulová	...	Mrs. Moravec
Bill Milner	...	At'a
Charlotte Le Bon	...	Marie Kovárníková
Pavel Reznícek	...	Mr. Moravec
Anna Geislerová	...	Lenka Fafková

Storyline

ANTHROPOID is based on the extraordinary true story of Operation Anthropoid, the World War II mission to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich. The Reich's third in command after Hitler and Himmler, Heydrich was the main architect behind the Final Solution and the leader of occupying Nazi forces in Czechoslovakia whose reign of terror prompted self-exiled Czech and Slovak soldiers (Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan) to hatch a top-secret mission that would change the face of Europe forever.

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Plot Keywords:

operation anthropoid | nazi | strong female lead | assassination of reinhard heydrich | prague | 

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Taglines:

Resistance Has a Code Name

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Genres:

Biography | History | Thriller | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

Czech Republic UK France

Language:

English German

Release Date:

9 September 2016 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Prague, Czech Republic

Company Credits

Production Co:

LD Entertainment, 22h22, Lucky Man Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sean Ellis started to develop the project in the early 2000s after seeing a documentary covering the topic of operation Anthropoid.

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Quotes

Josef Bublík: 'Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.' Shakespeare.

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Connections

Version of HHhH (2016)

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Soundtracks

Flasinetar
Performed by Bluestar

User Reviews

Fantastic

Mission - To assassinate a top ranking Nazi Officer, Reinhard Heydrich. Not many films leave me feeling this much emotion.. so much so, I felt the need to write my 2nd review in around 5 years! I thought the casting was an interesting choice and Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan didn't disappoint but I really loved Anna Geislerova. Although most of the action is towards the end of the film, the lead up to the events gave a good insight to the characters which I find some films lack as they are too busy concentrating on special effects, rather than getting to know the characters. . I found myself holding my breath on many occasions! A truly gripping finale and I will definitely be watching this again.