During the second World War, many German officers are unhappy with the increasing instability of the Fuhrer. Among these men are Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) and Major General Henning von Tresckow (Kenneth Branagh). After an attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler (David Bamber) fails, the soldiers discover that there is no plan for the anarchy that would follow a political or natural disaster. This group of resistance fighters then discover Operation Valkyrie, a plan to deploy the Reserve Army. Once the plan is solidly in place, Hitler is apparently killed by a bomb set by Van Stauffenberg. However, before the Project Valkyrie can take effect, Hitler manages to contact General Olbricht (Bill Nighy), head of the reserve army. The plot soon unravels, and the conspirators are captured and executed.

"Tom Cruise gives one of the best performances of his career" (Jeffrey Lyons, NBC/Reel Talk) in this action-packed film from the director of The Usual Suspects and X-Men. Based on the incredible true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Cruise) and his ingenious assassination plot targeting Adolph Hitler, this engrossing thriller reenacts the daring operation to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known. Co-starring Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Terence Stamp and Eddie Izzard, Valkyrie delivers gripping suspense and pulse-pounding excitement from start to finish!