John Rabe Plot Summary and Details

Plot

Based on a true story, 'John Rabe' tells the story of a German businessman who rescued more than 200,000 civilians during the so-called "Nanking Massacre" in China. Drawing from John Rabe's 1937 diaries as source material, Academy Award Winner Florian Gallenberger has crafted a portrait of a man revered as a saint in China to this day and yet never rewarded for his courage during his lifetime. An Official Selection at the Berlin Film Festival. Winner of 4 Golden Lolas, Germany's top film prize, for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Costume and Best Production Design.

MPAA Rating:

Not Rated

Genre(s):

Drama

Run Time:

134min.

Theatrical Release Date:

05/21/2010

Distributor(s):

Majestic Filmverleih

Director(s):

Florian Gallenberger