Critically acclaimed director Tim Fehlbaum (Tides, Hell) is poised to captivate audiences with his upcoming movie, September 5, which revisits the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis from a fresh perspective. Fehlbaum has collaborated with co-writers Moritz Binder and Alex David to bring this gripping story to life.
September 5 brings together a talented cast and crew with Constantin Film and Paramount Pictures coming together for the distribution of the historical drama.
What is the Plot of September 5?
September 5 revisits the 1972 Munich Olympics, and more importantly the hostage crisis during this event which is often remembered even today. However, this particular movie tells the series of events from the perspective of the ABC Sports crew and how they covered the events that escalated and the aftermath.
The movie will also consist of some archival footage from 1972 to help elevate the experience of the historical drama. You can catch a glimpse of the same in the official trailer released by Paramount Pictures.
The Cast of September 5
September 5 boasts a talented cast including Peter Sarsgaard (Presumed Innocent, Dopesick) who takes the lead as Roone Arledge. Joining Sarsgaard are John Magaro (Past Lives, First Cow) as Geoffrey Mason, Ben Chaplin (Birthday Girl, The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep) as Marvin Bader, and Leonie Benesch (The Teachers’ Lounge, Around the World in 80 Days) as Marianne Gebhardt.
Also joining the cast are Zinedine Soualem (When the Cat’s Away, Their Algeria) as Jacques Lesgards, Corey Johnson (Hellboy, Doctor Who) as Hank Hanson, Georgina Rich (River, The Jetty) as Gladys Deist, and Benjamin Walker (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, The King’s Daughter) as Peter Jennings.
When and Where Can You Watch September 5?
September 5 first premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, and will soon be available to a larger audience.
The upcoming historical drama is slated to be released on November 29, 2024, in select theaters, before being released in more theaters across the globe by Paramount Pictures on December 13, 2024.
Conclusion
Much like other historical dramas, September 5 also promises to keep its audiences hooked from start to finish, and we’re eager to witness what the movie, and more particularly, Fehlbaum’s direction has in store for us. Let us know in the comments what you think about this movie so far.