The Devil's General

The Devil's General

1955 · 117 min · DE · NR · 6.9 (49 votes)
Dir. Helmut Käutner · Starring Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch, Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Camilla Spira

“They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!”

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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.

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A stark, morally complex drama that grapples with the weight of conscience amidst the horrors of war. It's a somber, introspective journey through difficult choices and the search for humanity in the darkest of times.

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