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The Devil's General (1955)

The Devil's General (1955)

Drama War

They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!

Release Date: 1955, February 23
Directors: Helmut Käutner
Countries: Germany
Production: Real Film
Cast: Ingrid van Bergen, Marianne Koch, Albert Lieven, Curd Jürgens, Karl John, Gerd Vespermann, Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Werner Fuetterer, Inge Meysel, Wolfried Lier, Werner Riepel, Beppo Brem

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

world war ii germany waffen ss air force