Black BookOverview and Synopsis

  • Black Book
  • Opened April 4, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 25 min.
  • R
    some strong violence, graphic nudity, sexuality and language
  • After narrowly escaping death, young Rachel Rosenthal becomes part of the Jewish resistance, assuming the name Ellis de Vries. Her superiors order her to seduce a Gestapo officer named Ludwig. Ellis is successful in her mission but soon finds Read More
  • Cast: Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, Thom Hoffman, Halina Reijn, Waldemar Kobus
  • Director: Paul Verhoeven
  • Genres: War Drama, Thriller, War, Resistance Film

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  • Carice van Houten in "Black Book."
  • Halina Reijn and Waldemar Kobus in "Black Book."
  • Carice van Houten in "Black Book."

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  • "Black Book" star Carice Van Houten at the premiere during the 63rd Venice Film Festival in Italy.
  • Actress Halina Reijn at the premiere of "Black Book" during the 63rd Venice Film Festival in Italy.
  • Actor Christian Berkel at the premiere of "Black Book" during the 63rd Venice Film Festival in Italy.

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  • Passable thriller
    by RandytheMovieFan

    Interesting take on the standard W.W. 2 spy thriller, told from a fresh point of view with great production values and a gorgeous star. Was worth checking out on a rainy afternoon....Read More

  • Stunning Film!
    by cjtolmie

    I cannot say enough good things about this film. Great script and acting. Very touching movie. A must see!...Read More

  • forever etched in my heart
    by all4peace

    i loveddddd this movie. it brought tears to my eyes. although i speak just english, i found reading the movie was fabulous! tears in my eyes, honestly. i love carice! amazing actress. a must must...Read More

  • Black Book:One of the Best of 2007
    by Moviedude

    Black Book,I can tell you now,will be on my list for the top ten movies of 2007.this was one of my more favorite moviegoing experiences so far this year.I loved this movie.There was plenty of...Read More

Black Book Critic Reviews

  • "...is as subversive as it is traditional, both enamored of conventional notions of heroism and frankly contemptuous of them." Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "There are no simple heroes or villains in the fast-paced, heavily plotted pic." Variety

    - Derek Elley

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