Hitler: A Career
"A career unparalleled in history"
Originally released in 1977. Hitler: A Career is a documentary/history film. directed by Joachim Fest. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gert Westphal, Adolf Hitler, and Ernest Bevin
Synopsis
A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 8, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (82 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Gert Westphal
as Narrator (voice)
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Ernest Bevin
as Self (archive footage)
Karl Brandt
as Self (archive footage)
Eva Braun
as Self (archive footage)
Neville Chamberlain
as Self (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
as Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as Self (archive footage)
Édouard Daladier
as Self (archive footage)
Karl Dönitz
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Interart
- Werner Rieb Produktion
- Cine-art Munich
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hitler: A Career about?
A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can b...
Who directed Hitler: A Career?
Hitler: A Career was directed by Joachim Fest.
How long is Hitler: A Career?
Hitler: A Career has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Hitler: A Career released?
Hitler: A Career was released on July 8, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hitler: A Career?
The main cast of Hitler: A Career includes Gert Westphal, Adolf Hitler, Ernest Bevin, Karl Brandt, Eva Braun.