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Valkyrie is a 2008 thriller directed by Bryan Singer, based on the true story of the July 20, 1944, plot by German army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The film portrays Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, played by Tom Cruise, as the driving force behind the attempt. Faced with Hitler’s tyrannical actions that threaten to destroy Germany, Stauffenberg and his co-conspirators orchestrate a daring plan to kill Hitler using the Operation Valkyrie national emergency plan to take control of the government. Despite their deep loyalty to their country, they are compelled to undertake this perilous mission, leading to a tense and dramatic sequence of events.

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Length: 2h
Genre: Thriller, Drama, War
This Title is: Serious and Compelling

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Cast

Tom Cruise
Kenneth Branagh
Bill Nighy
Tom Wilkinson

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG-13

Themes of war, violence, and political assassination attempts.

Trivia

The film depicts the 20 July plot, a true event during World War II.
Tom Cruise underwent extensive research to accurately portray Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg.
Despite its historical setting, the film uses suspense and thriller elements to heighten the drama.

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Valkyrie offers a gripping account of a pivotal moment in history, marked by Tom Cruise’s compelling portrayal of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg. The film skillfully balances the intensity of a thriller with the depth of a historical drama, bringing to life the audacious plot to assassinate Hitler. While it captures the high stakes and tension of the conspiracy, some critics and audiences have noted historical inaccuracies and questioned the casting. Nonetheless, Valkyrie stands out for its engaging narrative, strong performances, and the dramatic representation of a lesser-known resistance effort during World War II.