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The Statement (2003)
Director: Norman Jewison
Cast: Michael Caine, Tilda Swinton, Jeremy Northam, Alan Bates
6.2
24%Runtime120 min
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The film is set in France in the 1990s, the French were defeated by the Germans early in World War II, an armistice was signed in 1940 which effectively split France into a German occupied part in the North and a semi-independent part in the south which became known as Vichy France. In reality the Vichy government was a puppet regime controlled by the Germans. Part of the agreement was that the Vichy Government would assist with the 'cleansing' of Jews from France. The Vichy government formed a police force called the Milice, who worked with the Germans...
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The Statement, a 2003 drama-thriller directed by Norman Jewison, received a mixed critical reception, with an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 24%, indicating a somewhat divided audience response. The film explores the complex political landscape of Vichy France during World War II.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Norman Jewison, The Statement (2003) is a gripping political thriller that explores the moral complexities of a former Nazi collaborator played masterfully by Michael Caine. With its taut pacing and Swinton and Northam's captivating performances, this film offers a thought-provoking examination of the lingering consequences of World War II and the difficult choices people faced.
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The Statement is a 2003 drama thriller film directed and produced by Norman Jewison, from a screenplay by Ronald Harwood, based on the 1996 novel by Brian Moore. It stars Michael Caine, Tilda Swinton, Jeremy Northam, Alan Bates, William Hutt, John Neville and Charlotte Rampling.
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