The Devil's General
1955, German. Directed by Helmut Käutner.
They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Helmut KäutnerDirector
- Curd JürgensGen. Harry Harras
- Viktor de KowaSS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz
- Karl JohnIngénieur Karl Oderbruch
- Marianne KochDorothea 'Diddo' Geiss
- Eva Ingeborg ScholzWaltraut 'Pützchen' Mohrungen
- Camilla SpiraKammersängerin Olivia Geiss
- Albert LievenOberst Friedrich Eilers
- Paul WestermeierOtto Korrianke, Fahrer von Harras
- Karl Ludwig DiehlGeneraldirektor Hugo Mohrungen
- Harry MeyenLeutnant Hartmann
- Bum KrügerHauptmann Lüttjohann
- Beppo BremHauptmann Pfundtmayer
Details
- Released
- 23 February 1955
- Original title
- Des Teufels General
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Helmut Käutner, George Hurdalek, Gyula Trebitsch
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The Devil's General: quick answers
Is The Devil's General worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Devil's General?
The Devil's General runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Devil's General have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Devil's General suitable for kids?
The Devil's General is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Devil's General?
If you liked The Devil's General, try Taking Sides, The Scarlet and the Black, Escape to Victory.
Who directed The Devil's General?
The Devil's General (1955) was directed by Helmut Käutner and stars Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John.