The Devil’s General
1955-02-23
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1h 57m
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NR
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Drama
War
User Score
39 votes
"They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!"
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.
Helmut Käutner
Director
George Hurdalek
Writer
