The Desperate
2009, English. Directed by Ben-Hur Sepehr.
A Ray of Light in the Face of Tyranny
On a rainy night in a concentration camp, a ruthless Nazi general is forced to plead with a condemned Jewish doctor to save his dying son. With nothing left to lose, the doctor refuses to aid his hated enemies. But when he is offered his freedom in exchange, he is faced with an unthinkable moral dilemma.
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- 0h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
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- English
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- 1 January 2009
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The Desperate runs 32 minutes (0h 32m).
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The Desperate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desperate?
If you liked The Desperate, try The Grey Zone, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
Who directed The Desperate?
The Desperate (2009) was directed by Ben-Hur Sepehr and stars Peter Mark Richman, Alexander Leeb, Josie DiVincenzo.