The Gleiwitz Case
Originally released in 1961. The Gleiwitz Case is a drama/history film. directed by Gerhard Klein. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hannjo Hasse, Herwart Grosse, and Hilmar Thate
Synopsis
To justify their invasion of Poland at the start of WWII, Nazi high command hatches a secret plan: six Polish men from an SS training camp are sent on a special mission to the town of Gleiwitz, to fake a Polish raid on Germany. The ‘provoked’ Germans will thus launch a ‘counterattack’ on Poland.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hannjo Hasse
as Alfred Naujocks
Herwart Grosse
as Gestapochef Müller
Hilmar Thate
as KZ-Häftling
Christoph Beyertt
as Volksdeutscher Franz Sitte
Wolfgang Kalweit
as Volksdeutscher Hans-Wilhelm Kraweit
Georg Leopold
as Volksdeutscher Franz Wyczorek
Heinz Behrens
as Offizier
Rolf Ripperger
Rudolf Woschiek
Manfred Günther
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gleiwitz Case about?
To justify their invasion of Poland at the start of WWII, Nazi high command hatches a secret plan: six Polish men from an SS training camp are sent on a special mission to the town of Gleiwitz, to ...
Who directed The Gleiwitz Case?
The Gleiwitz Case was directed by Gerhard Klein.
How long is The Gleiwitz Case?
The Gleiwitz Case has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was The Gleiwitz Case released?
The Gleiwitz Case was released on August 23, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gleiwitz Case?
The main cast of The Gleiwitz Case includes Hannjo Hasse, Herwart Grosse, Hilmar Thate, Christoph Beyertt, Wolfgang Kalweit.