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The Devil's General

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

NR Drama War

Starring: Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch, Eva Ingeborg Scholz

Writer: Gyula Trebitsch, Helmut Käutner, George Hurdalek, Carl Zuckmayer

Release Date:
February 23, 1955
Ratings:
6.8 / 10
Director:
Helmut Käutner
Companies:
Real-Film

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.