Entrusted

2003 2h 10m EN

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 16

ThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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Hoping to entrap Maria von Gall, who runs a courageous underground railroad for Jews in France, the Nazis kidnap her son Thomas, a brilliant 11-year-old chess master. An exchange arrangement goes awry and he sees her die in a hail of bullets; but he is rescued by his American father, whom he has never met before, and who plans to flee with him to Spain. However, Queen Maria had solemnly entrusted her little pawn Thomas with a precious secret and a terrifying mission, and it was time for him to move. A pawn may become an important piece by slowly, quietly advancing all the way through the enemy's ranks. Or a pawn may die trying. Retreat is what a pawn can never do.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Klaus Maria Brandauer
Gregor Lämmle
Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Maria von Gall
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas von Gall
Thierry Lhermitte
Andreas Lazik
Claire Keim
Catherine Lamiel
Dominique Pinon
Henri Lafont
Gottfried John
Thomas von Gall - grandfather
Thomas Heinze
Joachim Görtz

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giacomo Battiato
Writers: Giacomo Battiato, Nicola Lusuardi
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, France

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gert Wilden Jr.. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Scott Stevenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Klaus Maria Brandauer and Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Thomas Brodie-Sangster carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0350755 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Giacomo Battiato directs. Gert Wilden Jr. scores. Scott Stevenson cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, France. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, France.
3Original score by Gert Wilden Jr.. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Scott Stevenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Klaus Maria Brandauer and Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Thomas Brodie-Sangster carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0350755 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.