The Last Act(1955)
Der letzte Akt
From Heil to Hell!
The Last Act Synopsis
Albin Skoda embodies a frantic Adolf Hitler in his last days, scrambling to keep the Third Reich alive as morale within the bunker wanes and Berlin is encircled by enemy troops. Based on Michael A. Musmanno's book Ten Days to Die, Oscar Werner costars as fictional Nazi Hauptmann Wüst, a disillusioned middleman.
The Last Act (1955) is a war and drama film directed by G.W. Pabst, released on April 13, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Albin Skoda, Oskar Werner, Lotte Tobisch and Willy Krause. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- G.W. Pabst
- Writers:
- Michael A. Musmanno, Fritz Habeck, Erich Maria Remarque
- Producers:
- Carl Szokoll
- Cinematographer:
- Günther Anders
- Production:
- Cosmopol-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Last Act Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albin Skoda
as Adolf Hitler
Oskar Werner
as Hauptmann Wüst
Lotte Tobisch
as Eva Braun
- Willy Krause
Willy Krause
as Joseph Goebbels
- Erland Erlandsen
Erland Erlandsen
as Albert Speer
Kurt Jaggberg
as SS-Untersturmführer
Eduard Köck
as Volkssturmoberst
- Curt Eilers
Curt Eilers
as Martin Bormann
- Erich Stuckmann
Erich Stuckmann
as Heinrich Himmler
Leopold Hainisch
as Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel
- Otto Schmöle
Otto Schmöle
as Generaloberst Alfred Jodl
- Herbert Herbe
Herbert Herbe
as General Hans Krebs
Key crew
Directed by G.W. Pabst, written by Michael A. Musmanno, Fritz Habeck and Erich Maria Remarque, produced by Carl Szokoll.
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The Last Act Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Last Act – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Act online?
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The Last Act (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Last Act?
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The main cast of The Last Act (1955) includes Albin Skoda, Oskar Werner, Lotte Tobisch, Willy Krause and Erland Erlandsen. The film was directed by G.W. Pabst. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Act released?
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The Last Act was released on April 13, 1955 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Last Act worth watching?
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The Last Act (1955) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.