Cover image for The counterfeiters = Die Fälscher
Title:
The counterfeiters = Die Fälscher
Alternate title:
Fälscher

Devil's workshop
Summary:
Germany, 1936. Salomon "Sally" Sorowitsch is the king of counterfeiters. He lives a life of cards, booze, and women. Suddenly his luck runs dry when he is arrested by Superintendent Friedrich Herzog. He is immediately thrown into the Mauthausen concentration camp. There, Salomon exhibits exceptional skills and is soon transferred to the upgraded camp of Sachsenhausen. Upon his arrival, he once again comes face to face with Herzog, who is there on a secret mission. Hand-picked for his unique skill, Salomon and a group of professionals are forced to produce fake foreign currency under the program Operation Berhard. The team, which also includes detainee Adolf Burger, is given luxury barracks for their assistance. Salomon attempts to weaken the economy of Germany's opponents. But, Adolf refuses to use his skills for Nazi profit and would like to do something to stop the operation. Now faced with a moral dilemma, Salomon must decide whether his actions are ultimately the right ones.
Audience:
MPAA rating: R; for some strong violence, brief sexuality/nudity and language.
General Note:
Based on the book "The devil's workshop" by Adolf Burger.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (99 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
Publication Date:
2008
ISBN:
9781424898923
Publication Information:
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2008]
Award Note:
Academy Award Winner, 2008: Best foreign language film.
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