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Kommando 52 (1965): Cast

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Kommando 52 is a 1965 documentary directed by Walter Heynowski, starring Siegfried Müller and Herwart Grosse. It runs 34 minutes.

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Kommando 52 (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
34 min
Director
Walter Heynowski
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kommando 52 About?

The premise of Kommando 52 without spoilers.

The documentary examines the notorious ‘Kommando 52’, a mercenary unit active during the 1960s Congolese civil war, largely composed of West German recruits, including former Wehrmacht officer Siegfried Müller. Drawing on eyewitness testimonies, archival footage, recorded interviews with former mercenaries and photographs of the violence inflicted on Africans, it presents a stark, uncompromising historical account.

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Cast & crew

Kommando 52 Cast & Characters

Siegfried Müller leads the cast, with Herwart Grosse as Narrator (voice). Directed by Walter Heynowski.

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Kommando 52 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kommando 52, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kommando 52?

Kommando 52 runs 34 minutes.

When was Kommando 52 released?

Kommando 52 was released on November 15, 1965.

Who directed Kommando 52?

Kommando 52 was directed by Walter Heynowski.

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Who is in the cast of Kommando 52?

Kommando 52 stars Siegfried Müller and Herwart Grosse as Narrator (voice).

Does Kommando 52 have a post-credit scene?

No. Kommando 52 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kommando 52 in?

The original language of Kommando 52 is German.

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