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The Poet (2007)

The Poet (2007)
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A young German officer and the daughter of a Rabbi find their blooming relationship threatened by the onset of World War II in director Damian Lee's emotional war romance. The setting is German occupied Poland, and Europe is finally feeling the full devastation of Hitler's might. German Officer Oskar and his Jewish girlfriend Rachel are deeply in love, but tragically torn apart by the violent village massacres that spread like a plague across the land. Convinced that she will never be reunited with her true love, expectant mother Rachel reluctantly marries respectable Jewish man Bernard, who longs to earn her love by raising her child as his own. Later, when Rachel and Oskar unexpectedly cross paths amidst the violence of the Russian front line, a sudden tragedy prompts one man to make the ultimate sacrifice. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Daryl HannahRoy Scheider, (more)
Director(s):
Damian Lee
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Poet

A young German officer and the daughter of a Rabbi find their blooming relationship threatened by the onset of World War II in director Damian Lee's emotional war romance. The setting is German occupied Poland, and Europe is finally feeling the full devastation of Hitler's might. German Officer Oskar and his Jewish girlfriend Rachel are deeply in love, but tragically torn apart by the violent village massacres that spread like a plague across the land. Convinced that she will never be reunited with her true love, expectant mother Rachel reluctantly marries respectable Jewish man Bernard, who longs to earn her love by raising her child as his own. Later, when Rachel and Oskar unexpectedly cross paths amidst the violence of the Russian front line, a sudden tragedy prompts one man to make the ultimate sacrifice. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
Damian Lee
Writer(s):
Jack Crystal
Producer(s):
Damian LeeLowell Conn
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
Drama
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Ashley R.

My husband is currently deployed to iraq. I am in love with history i love ww2 movies so i got this i know while my husband is deployed i shouldn't have but I cried through the whole movie! It is such a great love story! I would recommend if you have not seen this to rent it! It is one of my new favs!!!

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Mike D.

REALLY GOOD MOVIE. DIFFERENT THAN ALOT OF THE WAR MOVIES. GOOD STORY LINE. GOOD ACTING AND HUMAN INTEREST.

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David A.

Too many unbeleivable situations arose which are hard to swallow. Pass on this one.

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