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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Des Teufels General
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release Date: 1955-02-23
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (42 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Real-Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.2874
- Languages: German
Cast & Crew
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's General?▼
The Devil's General is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1955-02-23.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's General?▼
The main cast includes Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John, Marianne Koch, Eva Ingeborg Scholz, .
Where can I watch The Devil's General online?▼
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Is The Devil's General based on a true story?▼
They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!
What is the IMDb rating of The Devil's General?▼
The Devil's General has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 42 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Devil's General?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Devil's General?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Real-Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Devil's General filmed?▼
The Devil's General was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Devil's General?▼
The total runtime of The Devil's General is 117 minutes.
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