The Devil's General
Release Date: 1955-02-23
Rating : 6.8/10
Duration : 117 minutes
Genres : Drama, War
Director : Helmut Käutner
Writer : Gyula Trebitsch, Helmut Käutner, George Hurdalek
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.
Cast
Curd Jürgens
Marianne Koch
Viktor de Kowa
Karl John
Harry Meyen
Bum Krüger