The Devil’s General (1955): Cast
The Devil’s General is a 1955 war drama directed by Helmut Käutner, starring Curd Jürgens as Gen. Harry Harras, Paul Westermeier and Marianne Koch. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Real Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil’s General About?
The premise of The Devil’s General without spoilers.
Based on Carl Zuckmayer’s play, the film follows Luftwaffe General Harras, a vocal opponent of the Nazi regime during World II. His open criticism brings him under Gestapo surveillance and a brief imprisonment. Undeterred, Harras confronts the brutal reality of Germany’s hopeless, unjust war, exposing its horrors.
The Devil’s General Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- scantily clad female
- airplane coming down
- sabotage
- man in uniform
- military uniform
- man wears a uniform
- luftwaffe
- warplane
- sarcasm
- drinking
- part fiction
- world war two
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- nazi germany
- reference to goethe's faust
- nazi
- party
- nazi general
- jail
- father figure
- embarrassment
- shadow
- remorse
- nazi uniform
- nazi soldier
- airforce
- resistance
- based on play
- prison
The Devil’s General Cast & Characters
Curd Jürgens leads the cast as Gen. Harry Harras, with Paul Westermeier as Otto Korrianke, Fahrer von Harras and Marianne Koch as Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss. Directed by Helmut Käutner; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Helmut Käutner
- Curd Jürgens as Gen. Harry Harras
- Paul Westermeier as Otto Korrianke, Fahrer von Harras
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Marianne Koch as Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss - Albert Lieven as Oberst Friedrich Eilers
Also Starring in The Devil’s General
· 15 more- Ingrid van Bergen Lyra Schöppke
- Wolfgang Neuss Polizei-Fotograf
- Beppo Brem Hauptmann Pfundtmayer
- Joseph Offenbach Hauptsturmführer Zernick
- Karl John Ingénieur Karl Oderbruch
- Bum Krüger Hauptmann Lüttjohann
- Viktor de Kowa SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz
- Eva Ingeborg Scholz Waltraut 'Pützchen' Mohrungen
- Camilla Spira Kammersängerin Olivia Geiss
- Gerd Vespermann Theaterregisseur Rösler
- Wolfried Lier Kellner Detlev
- Harry Meyen Leutnant Hartmann
- Inge Meysel Frau Korrianke
- Werner Schumacher SS-Wachtmeister
- Werner Riepel Kleinschmidt, Görings Fahrer
The Devil’s General Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “El general del diablo” and “长空争霸战”.
- Also known as
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- El general del diablo
- 长空争霸战
- Le Général du Diable
- Генерал дьявола
- Generał Diabła
- 魔鬼将军
- 악마의 장군
- Djävulens general
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The Devil’s General FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Devil’s General, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil’s General?
The Devil’s General runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The Devil’s General released?
The Devil’s General was released on February 23, 1955.
Who directed The Devil’s General?
The Devil’s General was directed by Helmut Käutner.
More films by Helmut Käutner Who is in the cast of The Devil’s General?
The Devil’s General stars Curd Jürgens as Gen. Harry Harras, Paul Westermeier as Otto Korrianke, Fahrer von Harras and Marianne Koch as Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Devil’s General have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil’s General has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Devil’s General in?
The original language of The Devil’s General is German.
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