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Leo & Claire
In 1933 Nuremberg, successful Jewish businessman Leo Katzenberger owns an apartment building and runs a shoe store. A devoted family man, he has a good relationship with his loving wife Claire. As the climate in Germany grows increasingly dangerous, bombshell Irene moves to the neighborhood. After forming an unlikely friendship, his relationship with Irene is immediately regarded with suspicion.
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In 1933 Nuremberg, successful Jewish businessman Leo Katzenberger owns an apartment building and runs a shoe store. A devoted family man, he has a good relationship with his loving wife Claire. As the climate in Germany grows increasingly dangerous, bombshell Irene moves to the neighborhood. After forming an unlikely friendship, his relationship with Irene is immediately regarded with suspicion.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Reinhard Klooss, Klaus Richter, Joseph Vilsmaier
In Theaters:
Box Office:$125,734
Runtime:103 minutes
Studio:Odeon Film, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions
Cast
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director
Michael Degen
Leo Katzenberger
Suzanne von Borsody
Claire Katzenberger
Alexandra Maria Lara
Käthe Katzenberger
Jasmin Schwiers
Lilo Katzenberger
Franziska Petri
Irene Scheffler
Andrea Sawatzki
Helga Steinheil
Axel Milberg
Hausmeister Maisel
Dietmar Schönherr
Rechtsanwalt Herz
Kai Wiesinger
Gestapo-Mann
Nina Hoger
Lisbeth Haeberlein
Michael Brandner
Fritz Haeberlein
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