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The Devil's General (1955)

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

6.819551h 57mDE
DramaWar

Directed by Helmut Käutner

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 57m

Language

DE

Release

February 23, 1955

Director

Helmut Käutner

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, Har...

Cast

Curd Jürgens

Curd Jürgens

Gen. Harry Harras

Viktor de Kowa

Viktor de Kowa

SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz

Karl John

Karl John

Ingénieur Karl Oderbruch

Marianne Koch

Marianne Koch

Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss

Eva Ingeborg Scholz

Eva Ingeborg Scholz

Waltraut 'Pützchen' Mohrungen

Camilla Spira

Camilla Spira

Kammersängerin Olivia Geiss

Albert Lieven

Albert Lieven

Oberst Friedrich Eilers

Paul Westermeier

Paul Westermeier

Otto Korrianke, Fahrer von Harras

Karl Ludwig Diehl

Karl Ludwig Diehl

Generaldirektor Hugo Mohrungen

Harry Meyen

Harry Meyen

Leutnant Hartmann

Bum Krüger

Bum Krüger

Hauptmann Lüttjohann

Beppo Brem

Beppo Brem

Hauptmann Pfundtmayer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Devil's General (1955), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Devil's General. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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