
The adaptation of the eponymous play by Carl Zuckmayer tells the story of renegade general Harras of the German Luftwaffe, who during WWII openly criticizes the Nazi regime. As a consequence, he is put under surveillance, and even imprisoned for a brief period of time. Still remaining outspoken, Harras realizes the horrific dimensions of this hopeless and injust war waged by Germany.
Title | The Devil’s General |
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Year | 1955 |
Genre | Drama, War |
Country | Germany |
Studio | Real-Film |
Cast | Curd Jürgens, Marianne Koch, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Harry Meyen, Bum Krüger |
Crew | Albert Benitz (Director of Photography), Gyula Trebitsch (Screenplay), Helmut Käutner (Director), Carl Zuckmayer (Theatre Play), Walter Koppel (Producer), Helmut Käutner (Screenplay) |
Release | Feb 23, 1955 |
Runtime | 117 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 6.77 / 10 by 37 users |
Popularity | 0 |