The Smashing of the Reich
1961, English. Directed by Perry Wolff.
An unpublished documentary film proposed in restored version. 100 million meters of film viewing, film libraries inventoried 11 countries and 3 years of work were needed to bring these documents. This documentary evokes the destruction of the Nazi war machine with a particular emphasis on air power. The most significant events are recounted as the Normandy landings, the battle of Paris, the last German offensive with the historical siege of Bastogne and the landing on the island of Elba. Also shown are the bombing of German industrial centers, and the liberation of concentration camps.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 2 July 1961
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The Smashing of the Reich runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Smashing of the Reich is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Smashing of the Reich isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Smashing of the Reich?
If you liked The Smashing of the Reich, try Why We Fight: Prelude to War, Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie, Five Came Back.
Who directed The Smashing of the Reich?
The Smashing of the Reich (1961) was directed by Perry Wolff and stars Adolf Hitler, Jim Stephens, Charles de Gaulle.