NR1h 57m1955

The Devil's General

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

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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.

Director: Helmut Käutner
Writers: Carl Zuckmayer, Helmut Käutner, Gyula Trebitsch
Language: German
Country: Germany
Release date: 23 February 1955

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