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      Devil's General

      Released Apr 15, 1957 1h 57m Drama War List
      Reviews 83% Audience Score 50+ Ratings German General Harry Harras (Curt Jurgens) is devoted to his country and military duties, and his charismatic personality makes him loved by many. When Harras speaks out about his political opinions in public, he faces opposition from the Gestapo, who feel he is anti-Nazi. As a result, they begin to torture Harras, psychologically. His military career is then put in jeopardy when the Gestapo sabotage his aircraft and make it look like the General's fault. Read More Read Less

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      Vernon Young The Hudson Review This one is enlarged beyond its scenario by its trenchant depiction of a man realizing too late that he has bartered his soul for an unspeakable political shibboleth. Jan 30, 2024 Full Review Isabel Quigly The Spectator What is most interesting about it is not the moral points it has to make , but the picture it gives-the social and atmospheric picture-of Nazi life at a high level: the appearance, the manner, and the attitude of a class. Jul 16, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Considering the time this film was made, it's surprisingly propaganda free. Although the title might suggest otherwise, it shows the people of Nazi Germany as actual human beings, not just simple one-sided evil villains. Curt Jurgens is excellent in this. Overall, it's a pretty good film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis German General Harry Harras (Curt Jurgens) is devoted to his country and military duties, and his charismatic personality makes him loved by many. When Harras speaks out about his political opinions in public, he faces opposition from the Gestapo, who feel he is anti-Nazi. As a result, they begin to torture Harras, psychologically. His military career is then put in jeopardy when the Gestapo sabotage his aircraft and make it look like the General's fault.
      Director
      Helmut Kautner
      Screenwriter
      George Hurdalek, Helmut Kautner
      Genre
      Drama, War
      Original Language
      German
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 15, 1957, Limited
      Runtime
      1h 57m