The Devil's General
“They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!”
6.8(44 votes)
February 23, 1955
1h 57m
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.
Director
Helmut KäutnerWriters
Gyula Trebitsch, Helmut Käutner, George Hurdalek
