Hitler: A Career (1977)
Movie 2h 30m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Dating from 1977, Hitler: A Career sits in the documentary and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Christian Herrendoerfer. The cast includes Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels. The running time is 2h 30m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
61Tonight Score Well rated, long, so plan the evening, a classic.
Synopsis
A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.
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Cast & crew
- Christian HerrendoerferDirector
- Joachim FestDirector
- Winston Churchillas Self (archive footage)
- Adolf Hitleras Self (archive footage)
- Joseph Goebbelsas Self (archive footage)
- Rudolf Hessas Self (archive footage)
- Charlie Chaplinas Self (archive footage)
- Gert Westphalas Narrator (voice)
- Ernest Bevinas Self (archive footage)
- Karl Brandtas Self (archive footage)
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Questions about Hitler: A Career
- What genre is Hitler: A Career?
- Hitler: A Career is categorised as Documentary, History.
- Who stars in Hitler: A Career?
- Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels, Rudolf Hess, Charlie Chaplin appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Hitler: A Career?
- Christian Herrendoerfer directed Hitler: A Career.
- How long is Hitler: A Career?
- Hitler: A Career runs for 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- Is Hitler: A Career worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Hitler: A Career?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
