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The Devil's General

1955 • 1h57m Drama, War

Rating

6.8/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Helmut Käutner

Screenplay

Helmut Käutner

George Hurdalek

Gyula Trebitsch

Cast

Curd Jürgens

Viktor de Kowa

Karl John

Release date

2/23/1955

Status

Released

Origin country

DE

Vote count

44