Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973): Cast & Plot
Hitler: The Last Ten Days is a 1973 war drama directed by Ennio De Concini, starring Adolf Hitler as Adolf Hitler (archive footage) (uncredited), Kenneth Colley and Simon Ward. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Ennio De Concini
- Original language
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English - Studio
- West Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hitler: The Last Ten Days About?
The premise of Hitler: The Last Ten Days without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film immerses the viewer in the claustrophobic atmosphere of the Führer's Berlin bunker during his final ten days, portraying the desperate scramble of Nazi officials as the Third Reich collapses. Based on Gerhard Boldt’s memoir, it offers a stark, unflinching look at the events both inside the bunker and on the war‑torn streets above.
Hitler: The Last Ten Days Themes & Keywords
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- nazi uniform
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- eva braun character
- joseph goebbels character
- nazi general
- british actor playing foreigner
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- reference to adolf hitler
- docudrama drama
- europe
- suicide
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- cyanide capsule
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Hitler: The Last Ten Days Cast & Characters
Adolf Hitler leads the cast as Adolf Hitler (archive footage) (uncredited), with Kenneth Colley as Boldt and Simon Ward as Hauptmann Hoffmann. Directed by Ennio De Concini; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ennio De Concini
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Adolf Hitler as Adolf Hitler (archive footage) (uncredited) -
Kenneth Colley as Boldt - Simon Ward as Hauptmann Hoffmann
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Adolfo Celi as General Hans Krebs
Also Starring in Hitler: The Last Ten Days
· 42 more- Gabriele Ferzetti Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel
- Doris Kunstmann Eva Braun
- John Bennett Joseph Goebbels
- Barbara Jefford Magda Goebbels
- Eric Porter Generalfeldmarschall Robert Ritter von Greim
- Joss Ackland General Burgdorf
- Alec Guinness Adolf Hitler
- Julian Glover Fegelein
- Peter Sallis Banker #2 (uncredited)
- Paul Müller
- Michael Goodliffe General Weidling
- Guy Standeven German Officer (uncredited)
- Timothy West Prof. Gebhardt
- Reg Thomason German Officer (uncredited)
- Zoë Wanamaker Eva Braun's Handmaid (uncredited)
- Michael Sheard Banker #3 (uncredited)
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- John Savident Hewel (uncredited)
- John Hallam Guensche
- Pat Ryan German Officer (uncredited)
- Phyllida Law Fraulein Manzialy
- James Cossins German Officer
- Andrew Sachs Walter Wagner
- Diane Cilento Hanna Reitsch
- Philip Locke Hanske
- Philip Stone General Jodl
- Ann Lynn Fräulein Junge
- Rudolf Hess Rudolf Hess (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Angela Pleasence Trude
- Fred Machon German Officer (uncredited)
- Alan Harris German Officer (uncredited)
- John Barron Dr. Stumpfegger
- Sheila Gish Frau Christian
- Alan Gibbs German Officer (uncredited)
- William Abney Voss
- Derek Waring Banker #4 (uncredited)
- Paul von Hindenburg Paul von Hindenburg (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Alistair Cooke Opening Sequence Narrator (uncredited)
- Vic Chapman German Officer (uncredited)
- Ron Gregory German Officer (uncredited)
- Mark Kingston Martin Bormann
- Richard Pescud Von Below
- Reg Turner German Officer (uncredited)
Hitler: The Last Ten Days Plot Summary
What happens in Hitler: The Last Ten Days from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film follows Hauptmann Hoffmann (Simon Ward), an SS officer stationed in the Führerbunker as Berlin’s last days unfold and the Nazi regime teeters toward collapse. From his position inside the bunker, Hoffmann observes a pivotal meeting with Adolf Hitler and the top military staff, where stark warnings from Wilhelm Keitel and Hans Krebs are dismissed. Hitler, stubborn and convinced, orders a renewed assault under Steiner’s command, clinging to the belief that his will can push back the Red Army. Hoffmann, excited by the proximity to the leader, quickly sees through the surface: the senior officers privately despair, even as they toast Hitler’s 56th birthday.
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Hitler: The Last Ten Days Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Les Dix Derniers Jours d'Hitler” and “Hitler - Die letzten 10 Tage”.
- Also known as
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- Les Dix Derniers Jours d'Hitler
- Hitler - Die letzten 10 Tage
- Gli ultimi 10 giorni di Hitler
- Hitler: los diez últimos días
- Hitlers sidste 10 dage
- Hitler - Die letzten zehn Tage
- Hitler: Os Últimos Dez Dias
- 希特勒的最后十日
- 히틀러: 더 라스트 텐 데이즈
- Гитлер: Последние десять дней
- Hitler: Os Últimos 10 Dias
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Hitler: The Last Ten Days FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hitler: The Last Ten Days, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hitler: The Last Ten Days?
Hitler: The Last Ten Days runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Hitler: The Last Ten Days released?
Hitler: The Last Ten Days was released on April 19, 1973.
Who directed Hitler: The Last Ten Days?
Hitler: The Last Ten Days was directed by Ennio De Concini.
Who is in the cast of Hitler: The Last Ten Days?
Hitler: The Last Ten Days stars Adolf Hitler as Adolf Hitler (archive footage) (uncredited), Kenneth Colley as Boldt and Simon Ward as Hauptmann Hoffmann, among 46 credited actors.
Does Hitler: The Last Ten Days have a post-credit scene?
No. Hitler: The Last Ten Days has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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