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The Devil's General
The Devil's General
Drama, War 02/23/1955

The Devil's General (1955)

"They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!"

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Overview

The adaptation of the eponymous play by Carl Zuckmayer tells the story of renegade general Harras of the German Luftwaffe, who during WWII openly criticizes the Nazi regime. As a consequence, he is put under surveillance, and even imprisoned for a brief period of time. Still remaining outspoken, Harras realizes the horrific dimensions of this hopeless and injust war waged by Germany.

Helmut Käutner

Director

Helmut Käutner

Screenplay

George Hurdalek

Screenplay