Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
Movie Details:
| Country | Belgium, Ireland |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Release date | November 22, 2024 |
| Running time | 2hr 12min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Jonas Dassler, August Diehl, David Jonsson, Flula Borg, Moritz Bleibtreu, Nadine Heidenreich, Patrick Mölleken, Clarke Peters |
| Directed by | Todd Komarnicki |
| Written by | Todd Komarnicki |
| Produced by | Emmanuel Kampouris, Camille Kampouris, Ralph Winter, Mark O’Sullivan, Chloe Kassis-Crowe, John Bennett Scanlon, Todd Komarnicki |
| Cinematography by | John Mathieson |
| Edited by | Blu Murray |
| Music by | Antonio Pinto, Gabriel Ferreira |
| Casting by | John Hubbard, Ros Hubbard, Kadija Leclere |
| Production Design by | John Beard |
| Art Direction by | Conor Dennison, Thierry Poulet |
| Set Decoration by | Séverine Closset, Niamh Coulter, Virginie Defauwes, Eliane Lorthiois |
| Costume Design by | Chouchane Tcherpachian |
| Production Company | Tharos Films Crow’s Nest Productions Fontana |
| Distributor | Angel Studios |
Cast & Characters:
- Jonas Dassler as Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- August Diehl as Martin Niemöller
- David Jonsson as Frank Fisher
- Flula Borg as Hans von Dohnanyi
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Karl Bonhoeffer
- Nadine Heidenreich as Paula Bonhoeffer
- Patrick Mölleken as Walter Bonhoeffer
- William Robinson as Eberhard Bethge
- Clarke Peters as Reverend Powell Sr.
Storyline:
As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide. Will his shift from preaching peace to plotting murder alter the course of history or cost him everything?
About Movie:
In 2018, Komarnicki described the film, originally titled God’s Spy, as a “profound and pretty untold story of heroism from World War II.”
In January 2023, Jonas Dassler was confirmed as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, with Flula Borg, David Jonsson, August Diehl, and Moritz Bleibtreu joining the cast. Cinematographer John Mathieson and production designer John Beard were also announced as part of the team.
Principal photography occurred in Ireland, including counties Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary, as well as St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork. Additional filming took place in Belgium, in Brussels, Liège, and Spa. According to Variety, filming wrapped before March 2023.
In November 2023, Angel Studios acquired worldwide distribution rights and retitled the film from God’s Spy to Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin. It was released in the United States on November 22, 2024.
Bonhoeffer sparked controversy ahead of its release. Critics highlighted numerous historical inaccuracies and misleading marketing, accusing the film of promoting Christian right viewpoints and conspiracy theories. Descendants of Dietrich Bonhoeffer publicly distanced themselves from the project.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | TBA |
| Opening Day | TBA |
| Domestic Collection | TBA |
| International Collection | TBA |
| Worldwide Collection | TBA |