The Red Baron (2008)

6.3PG-13120 min

2008 film by Nikolai Müllerschön

The Red Baron (German: Der Rote Baron) is a 2008 German biographical action war film written and directed by Nikolai Müllerschön about the World War I flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, known as the "Red Baron". The film stars Matthias Schweighöfer, Joseph Fiennes, Til Schweiger and Lena Headey. The Red Baron was filmed entirely in English to improve its international commercial viability. The film was a box office failure and received widely negative reviews from critics, who criticized the performances, dialogue, and historical inaccuracies, but was praised for the visual effects, action sequences and musical score.

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What is The Red Baron about?
The Red Baron (2008) — Baron Manfred von Richthofen is the most feared and celebrated pilot of the German air force in World War I. To him and his companions, air combats are events of sporty nature, technical challenge and honorable acting, ignoring the terrible extent of war. But after falling in lov
Is The Red Baron based on a true story?
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Is The Red Baron scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.