2007
In 1943, Major-General Henning von Tresckow's bomb plot against Adolf Hitler fails, leading Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg to join the German resistance and lead Operation Valkyrie. Stauffenberg's briefcase bomb at the Wolf's Lair on July 20, 1944, only injures Hitler due to a heavy oak table, but the conspirators proceed with the coup, believing him dead. As Stauffenberg and Olbricht mobilize the Reserve Army to seize Berlin, news of Hitler's survival spreads, causing the coup to collapse when loyalist forces regain control. The film concludes with Fromm executing Stauffenberg, Olbricht, and other conspirators by firing squad, signifying the tragic failure of the resistance and the Nazi regime's continued power.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Colonel Stauffenberg is drawn into a high‐stakes conspiracy to assassinate Hitler, assembling allies and navigating moral and logistical challenges.
Open full beat sheetClaus von Stauffenberg is listed as Colonel, Staff Officer. A handsome, aristocratic officer who loses an eye, his right hand, and two fingers in Africa; the primary assassin. In the parsed data, Claus von Stauffenberg is connected to 46 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
46 scenes / 20 dialogue linesFriedrich Olbricht is listed as General, Chief of General Army Office in Berlin. A key conspirator who manages the logistics of the coup in Berlin. In the parsed data, Friedrich Olbricht is connected to 21 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
21 scenes / 9 dialogue linesWerner von Haeften is listed as Lieutenant, Stauffenberg's Adjutant. A loyal and dedicated officer who assists Stauffenberg. In the parsed data, Werner von Haeften is connected to 18 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 27.
18 scenes / 1 dialogue linesHenning von Tresckow is listed as Major-General, Chief of Staff for Army Group Center. A high-ranking officer and early conspirator against Hitler. In the parsed data, Henning von Tresckow is connected to 15 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
15 scenes / 2 dialogue linesFriedrich Fromm is listed as General, Commander of the German Reserve Army. A careerist officer who holds the power to initiate Operation Valkyrie. In the parsed data, Friedrich Fromm is connected to 13 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 47.
13 scenes / 4 dialogue linesLudwig Beck is listed as Former Chief of Staff for the German Army. An elderly, ill, and respected former general who leads the political side of the resistance. In the parsed data, Ludwig Beck is connected to 8 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
8 scenes / 3 dialogue linesOtto Ernst Remer is listed as Major, Commander of the Deutschland Guard Battalion. A loyal Nazi officer whose decision determines the fate of the coup in Berlin. In the parsed data, Otto Ernst Remer is connected to 8 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 59.
8 scenes / 3 dialogue linesNina von Stauffenberg is listed as Stauffenberg's wife. Dignified and strong, mother of Stauffenberg's children. In the parsed data, Nina von Stauffenberg is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAdolf Hitler is listed as Dictator of Nazi Germany. The leader of the German Reich, target of the assassination plot. In the parsed data, Adolf Hitler is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHeinz Brandt is listed as Colonel, Senior Staff Officer of the Army Operations Section. A precise, note-taking officer who unknowingly carries a bomb. In the parsed data, Heinz Brandt is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCarl Goerdeler is listed as Former Mayor of Leipzig. A charismatic politician and conspirator who aspires to be Chancellor. In the parsed data, Carl Goerdeler is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 48.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesErwin von Witzleben is listed as Former Field Marshal. A disgruntled former Field Marshal involved in the resistance. In the parsed data, Erwin von Witzleben is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 63.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesErich Fellgiebel is listed as General, Chief of the Army Signal Corps. Controls communications at the Wolf's Lair; essential for the coup's success. In the parsed data, Erich Fellgiebel is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 25.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHitler arrives at the Smolensk airfield; Tresckow and Brandt observe the security measures.
Adolf Hitler, Henning von Tresckow, Heinz BrandtTresckow and Brandt share a meal while discussing security.
Adolf Hitler, Henning von Tresckow, Heinz BrandtTresckow prepares the bomb.
Henning von TresckowTresckow hands the bomb to Brandt.
Adolf Hitler, Henning von Tresckow, Heinz BrandtTresckow waits for news of the explosion.
Henning von TresckowTresckow and Olbricht discuss the failed assassination.
Henning von Tresckow, Friedrich OlbrichtTresckow retrieves the bomb from Brandt.
Henning von Tresckow, Heinz BrandtStauffenberg directs the retreat in Tunisia.
Claus von StauffenbergNina visits the wounded Stauffenberg.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Nina von StauffenbergOlbricht recruits Stauffenberg.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich OlbrichtStauffenberg meets the conspirators.
Henning von Tresckow, Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Ludwig Beck, Carl Goerdeler, Erwin von WitzlebenStauffenberg walks through the streets of Berlin, observing the atmosphere of fear and surveillance before arriving at his home.
Claus von StauffenbergStauffenberg reunites with his children and brother Berthold.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von HaeftenNina prepares for the evening, revealing her pregnancy.
Nina von StauffenbergStauffenberg and Nina share a silent, tense moment of realization about their respective secrets.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Nina von StauffenbergStauffenberg and Berthold discuss the Resistance and the moral necessity of acting against Hitler.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von HaeftenThe family takes shelter during an air raid.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Nina von StauffenbergStauffenberg reflects on the name Valkyrie.
Claus von StauffenbergThe conspirators discuss using Operation Valkyrie to seize power.
Henning von Tresckow, Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Ludwig Beck, Carl GoerdelerStauffenberg and Olbricht wait to meet General Fromm.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Friedrich FrommStauffenberg and Olbricht attempt to recruit Fromm.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Friedrich FrommStauffenberg sends his family away.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Nina von StauffenbergStauffenberg and Tresckow meet to finalize the Valkyrie orders.
Henning von Tresckow, Claus von StauffenbergStauffenberg and Tresckow dispose of the typewriter.
Henning von Tresckow, Claus von StauffenbergStauffenberg confronts Fellgiebel.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Erich FellgiebelOlbricht informs Stauffenberg of his promotion.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich OlbrichtOlbricht pressures Stauffenberg to accept his new appointment and find an assassin. Stauffenberg recruits Haeften.
Friedrich Olbricht, Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von HaeftenNewsreel footage of D-Day from the Nazi perspective.
Stauffenberg and Haeften discuss the Allied invasion and Hitler's state.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von HaeftenStauffenberg arrives at the Berghof and is greeted by Fromm.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich FrommStauffenberg is introduced to Hitler and his inner circle.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Adolf Hitler, Friedrich FrommFromm hints at his support for the coup.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich FrommStauffenberg decides to be the assassin himself.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von HaeftenStauffenberg and Beck discuss the assassination plan.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Ludwig BeckStauffenberg says goodbye to his wife Nina.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Nina von StauffenbergMertz demonstrates the bomb components.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Werner von HaeftenOperation Valkyrie alert is sent.
Stauffenberg and Haeften depart for the Wolf's Lair.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von HaeftenReserve soldiers prepare for Valkyrie.
Otto Ernst RemerStauffenberg arrives at the Wolf's Lair.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von Haeften, Erich FellgiebelStauffenberg realizes Himmler is missing from the meeting.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von Haeften, Adolf Hitler, Friedrich FrommOlbricht and Mertz discuss the missing Himmler.
Friedrich OlbrichtStauffenberg decides to proceed with the assassination.
Claus von StauffenbergThe briefing ends and Stauffenberg retrieves his bag.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich FrommOlbricht tries to dismiss the troops.
Friedrich Olbricht, Otto Ernst RemerFromm confronts Stauffenberg and Olbricht.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Friedrich FrommFromm confronts Stauffenberg and Olbricht, threatening them if they attempt to move the Reserve Army again. Stauffenberg is forced to salute.
Adolf Hitler, Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Friedrich FrommResistance leaders debate the coup. Beck intervenes to remove Goerdeler from the inner circle for his own safety.
Henning von Tresckow, Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Nina von Stauffenberg, Ludwig Beck, Werner von HaeftenStauffenberg attempts to call his wife in Bamberg.
Claus von StauffenbergNina and her children wait in the dark during a blackout.
Nina von StauffenbergBeck and Stauffenberg discuss the moral weight of the assassination.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Ludwig BeckMertz and Olbricht argue over whether to initiate Operation Valkyrie after the bomb attempt.
Henning von Tresckow, Friedrich Olbricht, Werner von HaeftenMajor Remer realizes he has been duped and orders the release of prisoners.
Otto Ernst RemerFromm tests Herber's loyalty.
Friedrich FrommHimmler arrives to coordinate the arrest of conspirators.
Haans decides to support the Nazi side.
Stauffenberg and the conspirators face the collapse of their coup.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von Haeften, Ludwig Beck, Erwin von Witzleben, Friedrich OlbrichtHerber and his men prepare to arrest the conspirators.
Herber arms his men.
Remer's troops surround the building.
Otto Ernst RemerOlbricht is arrested by Herber.
Friedrich OlbrichtThe conspirators are alerted to the arrests.
Ludwig Beck, Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von HaeftenStauffenberg and Haeften are captured.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von Haeften, Otto Ernst RemerFromm sentences the conspirators to death; Beck commits suicide.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Olbricht, Ludwig Beck, Werner von Haeften, Friedrich Fromm, Otto Ernst RemerThe conspirators are executed by firing squad.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von Haeften, Friedrich Olbricht, Friedrich Fromm, Otto Ernst RemerFinal fade to black.
Stauffenberg bluffs his way past a security checkpoint.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Werner von HaeftenStauffenberg uses a phone to bluff his way through the checkpoint.
Claus von StauffenbergOlbricht remains in denial while Mertz urges action.
Henning von Tresckow, Friedrich OlbrichtOlbricht and Mertz receive a call from Stauffenberg.
Henning von Tresckow, Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich OlbrichtStauffenberg confronts Fromm and arrests him.
Claus von Stauffenberg, Friedrich Fromm, Werner von HaeftenGoebbels proves Hitler is alive to Major Remer.
Otto Ernst RemerThe military districts are receiving contradictory reports. I've got men sitting around joking about whose turn it is to arrest whom. Neither the capital nor the radio network are under our control. And where are the troops? You'd think there would be some activity going on in this city. The word is all over the street that Hitler is still alive. We trusted you and you failed us. You should have stayed. To be sure.
This is an opportunity we could never have dreamed of. You're in the inner circle now - with genuine access to Hitler, his advisors, his schedule... We need this.
The Föhrer will want to put us on trial, make an example of us. This won't win you any favor. And it won't hide you're involvement.
I consider you a friend. And I look forward to the day when we can once again live as free men. But you've become a liability.
The point of your central solution is to replace Hitler so that we can negotiate a truce with the Allies.
Now. The new man is waiting outside. He comes highly recommended. He might even be an ideal candidate.
Do you know how this war will end, Haeften? The portrait will be un-hung... And the man will be hung.
Field Marshal Witzleben is right. I am the officer in charge. I am the man responsible. No one else.
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