The Night of the Long Knives (2020): Cast & Box Office
The Night of the Long Knives is a 2020 historical documentary directed by Marie-Pierre Camus and Gérard Puechmorel, starring Céline Sallette as Narrator (voice), Christian Ingrao and Peter Longerich. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $18,852 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Directors
- Marie-Pierre Camus and Gérard Puechmorel
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films en vrac
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Night of the Long Knives About?
The premise of The Night of the Long Knives without spoilers.
In June 1934, Adolf Hitler initiated a purge of the Sturmabteilung (SA), a paramilitary organization. On June 30th, he arrived at the Hotel Hanselbauer in Bad Wiessee, where SA leaders, including Ernst Röhm, were residing. A three-day operation was carried out, resulting in the elimination of key SA figures. This violent event, known as the “Night of the Long Knives,” solidified Hitler’s power and marked a turning point in Nazi Germany’s history.
The Night of the Long Knives Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- nazi
- adolf hitler
- political murder
- fascism
- massacre
- ernst roehm
- storm trooper
- disagreement
- year 1934
- nazi uniform
- getting rid of somebody
- man shot to death
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- liquidation
- elimination
- man killed
- purge
- reference to bertolt brecht
- betrayal
- consolidation of power
- gay nazi
- murder by gunshot
- jail cell
- gun violence
- murdered in jail cell
- assassination
- innocent person killed
The Night of the Long Knives Cast & Characters
Céline Sallette leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Christian Ingrao and Peter Longerich. Directed by Marie-Pierre Camus and Gérard Puechmorel; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Marie-Pierre Camus
- Co-director Gérard Puechmorel
- Céline Sallette as Narrator (voice)
- Christian Ingrao as themselves
- Peter Longerich as themselves
- Johann Chapoutot as themselves
Also Starring in The Night of the Long Knives
· 2 more- Ulrich Herbert Themselves
- Nicolas Patin Themselves
The Night of the Long Knives Box Office
The Night of the Long Knives grossed $18,852 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.9K
- International
- $18.9K
The Night of the Long Knives Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Durch Mord zur absoluten Macht: Hitler dezimiert die SA” and “Durch Mord zur absoluten Macht - Hitler dezimiert die SA”.
- Also known as
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- Durch Mord zur absoluten Macht: Hitler dezimiert die SA
- Durch Mord zur absoluten Macht - Hitler dezimiert die SA
- Noc dlouhých nožů: Hitlerův vzestup k moci
Seen The Night of the Long Knives?
Movies Like The Night of the Long Knives
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hitler’s SS: Portrait in Evil, Hitler: A Film from Germany and The Night of the Generals.
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Hitler’s SS: Portrait in Evil 1985 -
Hitler: A Film from Germany 1977 -
The Night of the Generals 1967 -
The Plot to Kill Hitler 1990 -
Hitler: The Rise of Evil 2003 -
13 Minutes 2017 -
Night and Fog 1956 -
Hitler's Hollywood 2018 -
Night Will Fall 2014 -
The Devil Strikes at Night 1957 -
The Wannsee Conference: The Documentary 2022 -
42 Ways to Kill Hitler 2008
The Night of the Long Knives FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Night of the Long Knives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Night of the Long Knives?
The Night of the Long Knives runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Night of the Long Knives released?
The Night of the Long Knives was released on August 25, 2020.
Who directed The Night of the Long Knives?
The Night of the Long Knives was directed by Marie-Pierre Camus and Gérard Puechmorel.
Who is in the cast of The Night of the Long Knives?
The Night of the Long Knives stars Céline Sallette as Narrator (voice), Christian Ingrao and Peter Longerich, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Night of the Long Knives make at the box office?
The Night of the Long Knives grossed $18,852 worldwide.
Does The Night of the Long Knives have a post-credit scene?
No. The Night of the Long Knives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Night of the Long Knives in?
The original language of The Night of the Long Knives is French.
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