Hitler: A Career(1977)
Hitler - Eine Karriere
A career unparalleled in history
Hitler: A Career Synopsis
A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.
Hitler: A Career (1977) is a documentary and history film directed by Joachim Fest, released on July 8, 1977 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Gert Westphal, Adolf Hitler, Ernest Bevin and Karl Brandt. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Joachim Fest
- Writers:
- Joachim Fest
- Producers:
- Werner Rieb
- Production:
- Interart, Werner Rieb Produktion, Cine-art Munich
- Status:
- Released
Hitler: A Career (1977) Trailer
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Hitler: A Career Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gert Westphal
as Narrator (voice)
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Ernest Bevin
as Self (archive footage)
- Karl Brandt
Karl Brandt
as Self (archive footage)
Eva Braun
as Self (archive footage)
Neville Chamberlain
as Self (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
as Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as Self (archive footage)
Édouard Daladier
as Self (archive footage)
Karl Dönitz
as Self (archive footage)
Albert Einstein
as Self (archive footage)
- Emperor Franz Josef
Emperor Franz Josef
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Joachim Fest, written by Joachim Fest, produced by Werner Rieb.
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Hitler: A Career Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 88 ratings.
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Hitler: A Career – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hitler: A Career online?
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Hitler: A Career (1977) is available to stream on Netflix, OVID, Cultpix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hitler: A Career?
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The main cast of Hitler: A Career (1977) includes Gert Westphal, Adolf Hitler, Ernest Bevin, Karl Brandt and Eva Braun. The film was directed by Joachim Fest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hitler: A Career released?
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Hitler: A Career was released on July 8, 1977 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Hitler: A Career worth watching?
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Hitler: A Career (1977) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hitler: A Career?
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