Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil(1985)
Brother is pitted against brother under the shadow of the Third Reich.
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil Synopsis
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.".
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) is a tv movie, drama, war and history film directed by Jim Goddard, released on February 17, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars John Shea, Bill Nighy, Lucy Gutteridge and David Warner. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Goddard
- Writers:
- Lukas Heller, Linda Seger
- Producers:
- Aida Young
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Vincze
- Production:
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Metromedia Producers Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) Trailer
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Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Shea
as Karl Hoffmann
Bill Nighy
as Helmut Hoffmann
Lucy Gutteridge
as Mitzi Templer
David Warner
as Reinhard Heydrich
Warren Clarke
as Becker (SS assistant to Dietrich)
Michael Elphick
as Ernst Röhm
Stratford Johns
as Uncle Walter
Robert Urquhart
as Albrecht Hoffman
José Ferrer
as Prof. Ludwig Rosenberg
Carroll Baker
as Gerda Hoffman
Tony Randall
as Putzi (The Comedian)
John Normington
as Heinrich Himmler
Key crew
Directed by Jim Goddard, written by Lukas Heller and Linda Seger, produced by Aida Young.
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Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 12 ratings.
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Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil online?
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Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil?
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The main cast of Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) includes John Shea, Bill Nighy, Lucy Gutteridge, David Warner and Warren Clarke. The film was directed by Jim Goddard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil released?
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Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil was released on February 17, 1985 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil worth watching?
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Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil?
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Yes. The official Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.