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The Plot to Kill Hitler (1990): Cast

The Plot to Kill Hitler (1990) movie poster

The Plot to Kill Hitler is a 1990 war drama directed by Lawrence Schiller, starring Rupert Graves as Axel von dem Bussche, Kenneth Colley and Michael Byrne. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Plot to Kill Hitler (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Lawrence Schiller
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Television
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Plot to Kill Hitler About?

The premise of The Plot to Kill Hitler without spoilers.

Based on real events, the film dramatizes the July 20, 1944 attempt by senior German High Command officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and seize control of the Nazi government. It portrays the conspirators’ planning, the bomb plot, and the tragic aftermath.

The Plot to Kill Hitler Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • wehrmacht
  • wounded man
  • dilettantism
  • discontent
  • one eyed man
  • incompetence
  • man shot to death
  • one armed man
  • world war two in africa
  • nazi germany
  • british actor playing foreigner
  • american actor playing foreigner
+38 more
  • nazi officer
  • nazi general
  • nazi uniform
  • adolf hitler character
  • joseph goebbels character
  • military uniform
  • firearm
  • claus von stauffenberg character
  • field marshal erwin rommel character
  • field marshal wilhelm keitel character
  • plot
  • plot to kill hitler
  • reference to adolf hitler
  • nazi
  • death of protagonist
  • main character shot
  • death of hero
  • pistol
  • execution
  • firing squad
  • betrayal
  • traitor
  • kiss
  • husband wife relationship
  • tragic ending
  • eye patch
  • war wound
  • bombardment
  • explosion
  • bolt action rifle
  • rifle
  • battle
  • combat
  • opening action scene
  • smoking
  • amputee
  • vegetarian
  • conspiracy
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Cast & crew

The Plot to Kill Hitler Cast & Characters

Rupert Graves leads the cast as Axel von dem Bussche, with Kenneth Colley as Wilhelm Keitel and Michael Byrne as Friedrich Olbricht. Directed by Lawrence Schiller; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Plot to Kill Hitler

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From the director

More from Lawrence Schiller

More films directed by Lawrence Schiller: Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story, American Tragedy, Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder and Margaret Bourke-White.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in The Plot to Kill Hitler

8 cars on screen, including the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 170 S-V W136.VIII and the 1953 Citroën 11 B.

All 8 cars
  • 1953 Mercedes-Benz 170 S-V W136.VIII in The Plot to Kill Hitler 1953 Mercedes-Benz 170 S-V W136.VIII Main role
  • 1953 Citroën 11 B in The Plot to Kill Hitler 1953 Citroën 11 B Minor role
  • FAMOS OT M-60 in The Plot to Kill Hitler FAMOS OT M-60 Minor role
  • 1962 FAP 1314 in The Plot to Kill Hitler 1962 FAP 1314 Minor role
Details

The Plot to Kill Hitler Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Zabić Hitlera” and “Complot para matar a Hitler”.

Also known as
  • Zabić Hitlera
  • Complot para matar a Hitler
  • Stauffenberg - Verschwörung gegen Hitler
  • O Plano Para Matar Hitler
  • Il complotto per uccidere Hitler
  • Megölni Hitlert
  • Заговорът за убийството на Хитлер
  • 刺杀希特勒计划
  • Заговор против Гитлера

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FAQ

The Plot to Kill Hitler FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Plot to Kill Hitler, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Plot to Kill Hitler?

The Plot to Kill Hitler runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Plot to Kill Hitler released?

The Plot to Kill Hitler was released on January 30, 1990.

Who directed The Plot to Kill Hitler?

The Plot to Kill Hitler was directed by Lawrence Schiller.

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Who is in the cast of The Plot to Kill Hitler?

The Plot to Kill Hitler stars Rupert Graves as Axel von dem Bussche, Kenneth Colley as Wilhelm Keitel and Michael Byrne as Friedrich Olbricht, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Plot to Kill Hitler have a post-credit scene?

No. The Plot to Kill Hitler has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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