The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Movie
2008
PG-13
1 HOUR 34 MINS
Drama
Historical drama
Oblivious to the real nature of their surroundings, a Jewish boy and the son of a concentration camp commander begin a forbidden friendship during World War II.
Cast & Crew
David Thewlis Father
Vera Farmiga Elsa
Rupert Friend Lieutenant Kotler
Asa Butterfield Bruno
Jack Scanlon Shmuel
Amber Beattie Gretel
Cara Horgan Maria
Richard Johnson Grandpa
Sheila Hancock Grandma
David Hayman Pavel
Jim Norton Herr Liszt
Laszlo Aron Lars
Mark Herman Director
Mark Herman Writer
Mark Herman Executive Producer
Christine Langan Executive Producer
David Heyman Producer
James Horner Original Music
Benoît Delhomme Cinematography
Michael Ellis Film Editing
Leo Davis Casting
Pippa Hall Casting
Martin Childs Production Design
Natalie Ward Costume Design
Gábor Nagy Set Decoration
Radu Rázvan Art Director
Szilvia Ritter Art Director
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Friday, April 18
A Jewish boy and the son of a concentration camp commander are friends despite a separating fence.
Tuesday, April 22
A Jewish boy and the son of a concentration camp commander are friends despite a separating fence.
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