The Devil's General
"They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!"
Originally released in 1955. The Devil's General is a drama/war film. directed by Helmut Käutner.
Starring Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, and Karl John
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (43 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Curd Jürgens
as Gen. Harry Harras
Viktor de Kowa
as SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz
Karl John
as Ingénieur Karl Oderbruch
Marianne Koch
as Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
as Waltraut 'Pützchen' Mohrungen
Camilla Spira
as Kammersängerin Olivia Geiss
Albert Lieven
as Oberst Friedrich Eilers
Paul Westermeier
as Otto Korrianke, Fahrer von Harras
Karl Ludwig Diehl
as Generaldirektor Hugo Mohrungen
Harry Meyen
as Leutnant Hartmann
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Real-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's General about?
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...
Who directed The Devil's General?
The Devil's General was directed by Helmut Käutner.
How long is The Devil's General?
The Devil's General has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Devil's General released?
The Devil's General was released on February 23, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's General?
The main cast of The Devil's General includes Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch, Eva Ingeborg Scholz.