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Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals

Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals

September 1st, 1939. Nazi Germany invades Poland. The campaign is fast, cruel and ruthless. In these circumstances, how is it that ordinary German soldiers suddenly became vicious killers, terrorizing the local population? Did everyone turn into something worse than wild animals? The true story of the first World War II offensive that marks in the history of infamy the beginning of a carnage and a historical tragedy.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Polen 39: Wie deutsche Soldaten zu Mördern wurden
  • Genres: Documentary, Animation, History
  • Release Date: 2019-08-31
  • Runtime: 52 minutes
  • Rating: 8/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: ARTE, Gruppe 5, ZDF, Phoenix
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.248
  • Languages: German, Polish

Cast & Crew

Nicole Engeln

Nicole Engeln

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Jochen Böhler

Jochen Böhler

as Self - Historian

Dawid Golik

Dawid Golik

as Self - Historian

Detlef Fetchenhauer

Detlef Fetchenhauer

as Self - Psychologist

Sybille Steinbacher

Sybille Steinbacher

as Self - Historian

Włodzimierz Borodziej

Włodzimierz Borodziej

as Self - Historian

Maren Röger

Maren Röger

as Self - Historian

Cezary Król

Cezary Król

as Self - Historian

Jan Turnau

Jan Turnau

as Self - Journalist

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

as Self - Politician (archive footage)

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

war crimesmass murderholocaust (shoah)world war iijew persecutionhuman rightsnazi invasionnazismmoral dilemmawarsaw, poland1930sblitzkriegpolish history

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?

Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals is a Documentary, Animation, History movie directed by . It was released on 2019-08-31.

Who are the main actors in Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?

The main cast includes Nicole Engeln, Jochen Böhler, Dawid Golik, Detlef Fetchenhauer, Sybille Steinbacher, .

Where can I watch Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals online?

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Is Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?

Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?

The soundtrack was composed by ARTE, Gruppe 5, ZDF, Phoenix. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals filmed?

Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?

The total runtime of Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals is 52 minutes.

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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?

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