The Night of the Long Knives(2020)
La Nuit des longs couteaux
The Night of the Long Knives Synopsis
In June 1934, Hitler decided to eliminate the powerful leadership of the SA. With his pistol drawn, he entered the Hotel Hanselbauer in Bad Wiessee on June 30, where his friend Ernst Röhm and other SA functionaries were staying. The three-day murder operation within the SA's own ranks has gone down in history as the "Night of the Long Knives".
The Night of the Long Knives (2020) is a history and documentary film directed by Marie-Pierre Camus, released on August 25, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Céline Sallette, Johann Chapoutot, Ulrich Herbert and Christian Ingrao. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Marie-Pierre Camus
- Writers:
- Gérard Puechmorel, Guillaume Vincent
- Producers:
- Thierry Commissionat, Benoît Tschieret, Guillaume Vincent
- Production:
- Les Films en vrac, ARTE, France Télévisions
- Status:
- Released
The Night of the Long Knives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Céline Sallette
as Narrator (voice)
- Johann Chapoutot
Johann Chapoutot
as Self
- Ulrich Herbert
Ulrich Herbert
as Self
- Christian Ingrao
Christian Ingrao
as Self
- Peter Longerich
Peter Longerich
as Self
- Nicolas Patin
Nicolas Patin
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Marie-Pierre Camus, written by Gérard Puechmorel and Guillaume Vincent, produced by Thierry Commissionat, Benoît Tschieret and Guillaume Vincent.
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The Night of the Long Knives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Night of the Long Knives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Night of the Long Knives online?
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The Night of the Long Knives (2020) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Night of the Long Knives?
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The main cast of The Night of the Long Knives (2020) includes Céline Sallette, Johann Chapoutot, Ulrich Herbert, Christian Ingrao and Peter Longerich. The film was directed by Marie-Pierre Camus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Night of the Long Knives released?
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The Night of the Long Knives was released on August 25, 2020 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Night of the Long Knives worth watching?
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The Night of the Long Knives (2020) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.