Des Teufels General

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Overview

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.

Director:

Helmut Käutner

Stars:

Curd Jürgens

Viktor de Kowa

Karl John

Released:

February 23, 1955

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