The Devil's General
Des Teufels General
“They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!”
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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.
Cast
Curd Jürgens
as Gen. Harry Harras
Viktor de Kowa
as SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz
Karl John
as Ingénieur Karl Oderbruch
Marianne Koch
as Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
as Waltraut 'Pützchen' Mohrungen
Camilla Spira
as Kammersängerin Olivia Geiss
Albert Lieven
as Oberst Friedrich Eilers
Paul Westermeier
as Otto Korrianke, Fahrer von Harras
Karl Ludwig Diehl
as Generaldirektor Hugo Mohrungen
Harry Meyen
as Leutnant Hartmann
Bum Krüger
as Hauptmann Lüttjohann
Beppo Brem
as Hauptmann Pfundtmayer
Werner Fuetterer
as Baron von Pflunck
Robert Meyn
as Generalleutnant von Stetten
Joseph Offenbach
as Hauptsturmführer Zernick
Wolfried Lier
as Kellner Detlev
Erica Balqué
as Anne Eilers
Reinhold Nietschmann
as Geschäftsführer Otto
Wolfgang Neuss
as Polizei-Fotograf
Horst Beck
as 1. SD-Beamter
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About 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. Running 117 minutes.
The Devil's General Cast and Characters
The cast features Curd Jürgens (as Gen. Harry Harras), Viktor de Kowa (as SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz), Karl John (as Ingénieur Karl Oderbruch), Marianne Koch (as Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss), and Eva Ingeborg Scholz (as Waltraut 'Pützchen' Mohrungen). Their performances are a major reason The Devil's General has built such a passionate audience.
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The Devil's General flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Devil's General?
The Devil's General runs for 117 minutes (about 2 hours).
Is The Devil's General good? What's the rating?
The Devil's General holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 46 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Devil's General?
The main cast includes Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, and Marianne Koch, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Devil's General available in German?
Yes — The Devil's General was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Devil's General released?
The Devil's General was released in 1955.
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What is The Devil's General about?
The Devil's General is a Drama/War film. 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.
When was The Devil's General released?
The Devil's General was released on February 23, 1955. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. The film was produced by Real-Film.
Who stars in The Devil's General?
The Devil's General stars Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John and Marianne Koch. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Devil's General available in HD?
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