The Devil’s General

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

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.

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Release Date

February 23, 1955

Status

Released

Original Title

Des Teufels General

Runtime

1h 57min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

Real-Film