Abbé Jean Bernard´s name in the movie is abbé Henri Kremer, with prisoner number 25639. The part is acted by Ulrich Matthes. The GESTAPO chief in Luxemburg is acted by August Diehl. The sister of the abbé, Mary Kremer is performed by Bibiana Beglau. Hilmar Thate took the part of bishop Philipp from Luxemburg, Michael Königjako acts the gauleader Simon. Other roles: André Jung, Germain Wagner, Jean-Paul Raths, Petr Janis, Karel Dobry, Petr Varga, Ivan Jirík, Karel Hromadka and others.