Council of the Gods
Der Rat der Götter
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Based on the records of the Nuremberg trial of the chemical giant IG Farben; a story about the collaboration between international corporations and Nazi scientists, whose research contributed to the death of millions. The chemist Dr. Hans Scholz lives through a tortuous political transformation and maturation process. Eventually, he adopts political neutrality and closes his eyes to the fact that the poison being produced in his factory is being used in the extermination camps. Standing before the judges at the Nuremberg trials, he must face the fact that he is implicated in the deaths of millions in the gas chambers of the concentration camps.
Cast
Fritz Tillmann
as Dr. Hans Scholz
Paul Bildt
as Chairman Mauch
Helmuth Hinzelmann
as Gen. Schirrwind
Yvonne Merin
as Claudia Mauch
Hans-Georg Rudolph
as Director Tilgner
Inge Keller
as Edith Scholz
Albert Garbe
as Uncle Karl Scholz
Brigitte Krause
as "Kaetchen" Scholz
Willy A. Kleinau
as Dr. Lawson
Eva Pflug
as Mabel Lawson
Theodor Vogeler
as Dr. Huttenraub
Herwart Grosse
as Von Decken
Käthe Scharf
as Frau Scholz, Hans' wife
Karl-Heinz Deickert
as Dieter Scholz
Helene Riechers
as Frau Scholz, Hans' mother
Arthur Wiesner
as Herr Scholz, Hans' father
Agnes Windeck
as Frau Mauch
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Stream Council of the Gods online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama movie originally produced in German and released in 1950, it's earned a solid 6.6/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.
About Council of the Gods
Based on the records of the Nuremberg trial of the chemical giant IG Farben; a story about the collaboration between international corporations and Nazi scientists, whose research contributed to the death of millions. The chemist Dr. Hans Scholz lives through a tortuous political transformation and maturation process. Eventually, he adopts political neutrality and closes his eyes to the fact that the poison being produced in his factory is being used in the extermination camps. Standing before the judges at the Nuremberg trials, he must face the fact that he is implicated in the deaths of millions in the gas chambers of the concentration camps. Running 110 minutes.
Council of the Gods Cast and Characters
The cast features Fritz Tillmann (as Dr. Hans Scholz), Paul Bildt (as Chairman Mauch), Helmuth Hinzelmann (as Gen. Schirrwind), Yvonne Merin (as Claudia Mauch), and Hans-Georg Rudolph (as Director Tilgner). Their performances are a major reason Council of the Gods has built such a passionate audience.
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Council of the Gods 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 Council of the Gods?
Council of the Gods runs for 110 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is Council of the Gods good? What's the rating?
Council of the Gods holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Council of the Gods?
The main cast includes Fritz Tillmann, Paul Bildt, Helmuth Hinzelmann, and Yvonne Merin, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Council of the Gods available in German?
Yes — Council of the Gods 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 Council of the Gods released?
Council of the Gods was released in 1950.
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What is Council of the Gods about?
Council of the Gods is a Drama film. Based on the records of the Nuremberg trial of the chemical giant IG Farben; a story about the collaboration between international corporations and Nazi scientists, whose research contributed to the death of millions. The chemist Dr. Hans Scholz lives through a tortuous political transformation and maturation process. Eventually, he adopts political neutrality and closes his eyes to the fact that the poison being produced in his factory is being used in the extermination camps. Standing before the judges at the Nuremberg trials, he must face the fact that he is implicated in the deaths of millions in the gas chambers of the concentration camps.
When was Council of the Gods released?
Council of the Gods was released on May 12, 1950. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. The film was produced by DEFA.
Who stars in Council of the Gods?
Council of the Gods stars Fritz Tillmann, Paul Bildt, Helmuth Hinzelmann and Yvonne Merin. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Council of the Gods available in HD?
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