The Harmonists
Drama, Music
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1997
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Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they become banned by the upcoming Nazis, because three of them are Jewish.
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
126 min
Release date:
25 Dec 1997
Country:
AT, DE
Languages:
German, English, Spanish
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$244,523
Awards:
13 wins & 3 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
The movie is history as kitsch, not quite on the Life is Beautiful level of manipulation, but clumsy.
– Liam Lacey,
Globe and Mail,
19 Mar 2002
fresh:
The story of the Comedian Harmonists, who brought to the waning days of Weimar a bubbly frivolity, is a rich one. Rich enough to keep you watching and wanting to know more.
– Peter Rainer,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
A glorious surprise.
– Peter Stack,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Performances aside, the movie is dull and perfunctory.
– J. Hoberman,
Village Voice,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
The film is filled with stylish renditions of lively, funny and sentimental songs.
– Lawrence Van Gelder,
New York Times,
1 Jan 2000