The Devil's General

1955· 117 min★ 7.2· Drama, War

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, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John

Director: Helmut Käutner