The Devil's General(1955)
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They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!
The Devil's General 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.
The Devil's General (1955) is a drama and war film directed by Helmut Käutner, released on February 23, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John and Marianne Koch. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Helmut Käutner
- Writers:
- Gyula Trebitsch, Helmut Käutner, George Hurdalek
- Producers:
- Walter Koppel, Gyula Trebitsch
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Benitz
- Production:
- Real-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Devil's General Cast & Crew
Main 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
Bum Krüger
as Hauptmann Lüttjohann
Beppo Brem
as Hauptmann Pfundtmayer
Key crew
Directed by Helmut Käutner, written by Gyula Trebitsch, Helmut Käutner and George Hurdalek, produced by Walter Koppel and Gyula Trebitsch.
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The Devil's General Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Devil's General – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil's General online?
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The Devil's General (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Devil's General?
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The main cast of The Devil's General (1955) includes Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch and Eva Ingeborg Scholz. The film was directed by Helmut Käutner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil's General released?
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The Devil's General was released on February 23, 1955 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Devil's General worth watching?
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The Devil's General (1955) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.