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.

Genre: Drama, War

Director: Helmut Käutner

Actors: Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch, Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Camilla Spira, Erica Balqué, Albert Lieven, Paul Westermeier, Karl Ludwig Diehl

Release date: 1955-02-23

Country of origin: Germany

Length: 1h 57m

Ratings:

• 7.3/10