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Das Experiment (2001)
7.8
Ratings: 7.8/10 from 39,090 users
Metascore:
60/100
Reviews: 162 user | 104 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com The movie is based on the infamous "Stanford Prison Experiment" conducted in 1971. A makeshift prison is set up in a research lab... See full summary » Director:Oliver Hirschbiegel |
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| Moritz Bleibtreu | ... |
Tarek Fahd - Häftling Nr. 77
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Prisoner #77
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| Christian Berkel | ... |
Steinhoff - Häftling Nr. 38
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Prisoner #38
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Oliver Stokowski | ... |
Schütte - Häftling Nr. 82
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Prisoner #82
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Wotan Wilke Möhring | ... |
Joe - Häftling Nr. 69
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Prisoner #69
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Stephan Szasz | ... |
Häftling Nr. 53
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Prisoner #53
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Polat Dal | ... |
Häftling Nr. 40
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Prisoner #40
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| Danny Richter | ... |
Häftling Nr. 21
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Prisoner #21
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Ralf Müller | ... |
Häftling Nr. 15
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Prisoner #15
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Markus Rudolf | ... |
Häftling Nr. 74
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Prisoner #74
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Peter Fieseler | ... |
Häftling Nr. 11
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Prisoner #11
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Thorsten Dersch | ... |
Häftling Nr. 86
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Prisoner #86
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Sven Grefer | ... |
Häftling Nr. 94
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Prisoner #94
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Justus von Dohnányi | ... |
Berus - Strafvollzugsbeamter
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Guard
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Nicki von Tempelhoff | ... |
Kamps - Strafvollzugsbeamter
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Timo Dierkes | ... |
Eckert - Strafvollzugsbeamter
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Storyline
The movie is based on the infamous "Stanford Prison Experiment" conducted in 1971. A makeshift prison is set up in a research lab, complete with cells, bars and surveillance cameras. For two weeks 20 male participants are hired to play prisoners and guards. The 'prisoners' are locked up and have to follow seemingly mild rules, and the 'guards' are told simply to retain order without using physical violence. Everybody is free to quit at any time, thereby forfeiting payment. In the beginning the mood between both groups is insecure and rather emphatic. But soon quarrels arise and the wardens employ ever more drastic sanctions to confirm their authority. Written by <armin@sfb288.math.tu-berlin.de>
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Nach einer wahren Begebenheit. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, disturbing situations, language, sexuality and nudity See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
GermanyLanguage:
GermanRelease Date:
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The Experiment See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
€398,557 (Italy) (25 August 2002) (131 Screens)Gross:
$141,072 (USA) (27 October 2002)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
Canada: (DVD) | South Korea: (cut version) | Germany: (uncut version)Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Tarek Fahd, Häftling Nr. 77: [voiceover, reading newspaper ad] Test subjects wanted. Earn 4000 marks for a 14-day experiment in a simulated prison.
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Oliver Stokowski (Schütte) is actually claustrophobic. In an early scene where the prisoners are crammed into the elevator, a hint of his genuine uneasiness is visible. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: Some arrestees can be seen in underwear, although they were not allowed to bring it in. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Tarek Fahd, Häftling Nr. 77: [voiceover, reading newspaper ad] Test subjects wanted. Earn 4000 marks for a 14-day experiment in a simulated prison.
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