Hollywood's Second World War
Originally released in 2019. Hollywood's Second World War is a documentary/war film. directed by Jascha Hannover.
Starring Volker Schlöndorff, George Stevens Jr., and Catherine Wyler
Synopsis
For the USA, World War 2 was an all-out war - to mobilize the masses, the US government launched a huge propaganda campaign and cinema, the medium of the masses, was quite simply their most important weapon. Government authorities monitored the production of feature films and the military itself produced documentaries aimed at rallying the American people to support the troops. This film tells the story of four Hollywood directors of European origin, who returned to the "Old World" during the Second World War to make propaganda documentaries for the US Army at the front: William Wyler from Alsace, Frank Capra from Italy, Anatole Litvak from Ukraine and - in post-war Germany - Billy Wilder from Austria.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Volker Schlöndorff
as Self
George Stevens Jr.
as Self
Catherine Wyler
as Self
Anatole Litvak
as Self (archive footage)
William Wyler
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra
as Self (archive footage)
Billy Wilder
as Self (archive footage)
George Stevens
as Self (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
as Adenoid Hynkel (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Global Screen
- Radio Bremen
- ARTE
- Florianfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollywood's Second World War about?
For the USA, World War 2 was an all-out war - to mobilize the masses, the US government launched a huge propaganda campaign and cinema, the medium of the masses, was quite simply their most importa...
Who directed Hollywood's Second World War?
Hollywood's Second World War was directed by Jascha Hannover.
How long is Hollywood's Second World War?
Hollywood's Second World War has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Hollywood's Second World War released?
Hollywood's Second World War was released on September 3, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hollywood's Second World War?
The main cast of Hollywood's Second World War includes Volker Schlöndorff, George Stevens Jr., Catherine Wyler, Anatole Litvak, William Wyler.