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Feature film — 2002

Leo & Claire (2002)

6.81h 43mDrama — Romance

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.

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A high-signal pick with 10 votes.

Odeon Film / Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions

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Director: Joseph Vilsmaier

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Cast & crew

Michael Degen as Leo Katzenberger

Michael Degen

Leo Katzenberger

Suzanne von Borsody as Claire Katzenberger

Suzanne von Borsody

Claire Katzenberger

Alexandra Maria Lara as Käthe Katzenberger

Alexandra Maria Lara

Käthe Katzenberger

Jasmin Schwiers as Lilo Katzenberger

Jasmin Schwiers

Lilo Katzenberger

Franziska Petri as Irene Scheffler

Franziska Petri

Irene Scheffler

Andrea Sawatzki as Helga Steinheil

Andrea Sawatzki

Helga Steinheil

Axel Milberg as Hausmeister Maisel

Axel Milberg

Hausmeister Maisel

Dietmar Schönherr as Rechtsanwalt Herz

Dietmar Schönherr

Rechtsanwalt Herz

Kai Wiesinger as Gestapo-Mann

Kai Wiesinger

Gestapo-Mann

Nina Hoger as Lisbeth Haeberlein

Nina Hoger

Lisbeth Haeberlein

Michael Brandner as Fritz Haeberlein

Michael Brandner

Fritz Haeberlein

Jochen Nickel as Paul Steinheil

Jochen Nickel

Paul Steinheil