Plot — What is Taking Sides about?
One of the most spectacular and renowned conductors of the 1930s, Wilhelm Furtwangler's reputation rivaled that of Toscanini's. After the war, he was investigated as part of the Allies' de-Nazification programme. In the bombed-out Berlin of the immediate post-war period, the Allies slowly bring law and order to bear on an occupied Germany. An American major is given the Furtwangler file, and is told to find everything he can and to prosecute the man ruthlessly. Tough and hard-nosed, Major Steve Arnold sets out to investigate a world of which he knows nothing.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Drama, War, Music |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 50 votes) |
Taking Sides — FAQ
Is Taking Sides worth watching? Taking Sides holds a 6.3/10 rating from 50 viewers. One of the most spectacular and renowned conductors of the 1930s, Wilhelm Furtwangler's reputation rivaled that of Toscanini's. After the war, he was investigated as part of the Allies' de-Nazification programme. In the
Who directed Taking Sides? Directed by István Szabó.
Who is in the cast of Taking Sides? It stars Harvey Keitel, Stellan Skarsgård, Moritz Bleibtreu, R. Lee Ermey, Birgit Minichmayr, Ulrich Tukur and more.
Where can I stream Taking Sides? You can stream Taking Sides on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Taking Sides release? It released in 2002.
