Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
1985, English. Directed by Jim Goddard.
Brother is pitted against brother under the shadow of the Third Reich.
The two-part TV movie Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil crystallizes that evil by concentrating on two Berlin brothers. In 1931, Helmut Hoffman a brilliant student and self-styled opportunist, joins Hitler's SS. At the same time, his younger brother Karl, a top athlete and idealist, becomes a chauffeur for the "S.A.".
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Jim GoddardDirector
- John SheaKarl Hoffmann
- Bill NighyHelmut Hoffmann
- Lucy GutteridgeMitzi Templer
- David WarnerReinhard Heydrich
- Warren ClarkeBecker (SS assistant to Dietrich)
- Michael ElphickErnst Röhm
- Stratford JohnsUncle Walter
- Robert UrquhartAlbrecht Hoffman
- José FerrerProf. Ludwig Rosenberg
- Carroll BakerGerda Hoffman
- Tony RandallPutzi (The Comedian)
- John NormingtonHeinrich Himmler
Details
- Released
- 17 February 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lukas Heller
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How long is Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil?
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil have a post-credits scene?
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Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil on?
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil is streaming on Cultpix and Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil?
If you liked Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil, try Andersonville, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel.
Who directed Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil?
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) was directed by Jim Goddard and stars John Shea, Bill Nighy, Lucy Gutteridge.