The Devil’s General (1955)
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.
Released: Feb 23, 1955
Runtime: 117 minutes
Stars: Curd Jürgens, Marianne Koch, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Harry Meyen, Bum Krüger
Crew: Helmut Käutner (Director), Helmut Käutner (Screenplay), George Hurdalek (Screenplay), Gyula Trebitsch (Screenplay), Carl Zuckmayer (Theatre Play), Walter Koppel (Producer)