Mein Kampf (1960)
The Never Before Shown Truth of Hitler's Reich
Using exclusively archival footage, Erwin Leiser traces the rise and collapse of the Third Reich, from Adolf Hitler’s early years to the devastation of Europe and his suicide in 1945. The film draws heavily on material produced and preserved by the Nazi propaganda apparatus to confront the mechanisms, imagery, and consequences of totalitarian power.
Director: Erwin Leiser
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 197 min
Release Date: April 24, 1960
Cast
- Adolf Hitler - Self (archive footage)
- Claude Stephenson - Narrator (English version)
- Heinrich Brüning - Self (archive footage)
- Friedrich Ebert - Self (archive footage)
- Franz Pfeffer von Salomon - Self (archive footage)
- Walther Rathenau - Self (archive footage)
- Franz von Epp - Self (archive footage)
- Marinus van der Lubbe - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Music: Marton Lorand
Editing: Ingemar Ejve
Production: Minerva Film
Country: Germany, Sweden
Language: Deutsch, svenska
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: sv
Keywords
world war ii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mein Kampf about?
- Using exclusively archival footage, Erwin Leiser traces the rise and collapse of the Third Reich, from Adolf Hitler’s early years to the devastation of Europe and his suicide in 1945. The film draws heavily on material produced and preserved by the Nazi propaganda apparatus to confront the mechanisms, imagery, and consequences of totalitarian power.
- Who directed Mein Kampf?
- Mein Kampf was directed by Erwin Leiser.
- Who stars in Mein Kampf?
- Mein Kampf stars Adolf Hitler, Claude Stephenson, Heinrich Brüning, Friedrich Ebert, Franz Pfeffer von Salomon, Walther Rathenau.
- How long is Mein Kampf?
- Mein Kampf has a runtime of 3h 17m (197 minutes).
- What genre is Mein Kampf?
- Mein Kampf is a Documentary film.
- How much did Mein Kampf gross?
- Mein Kampf grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Mein Kampf produced?
- Mein Kampf was produced in Germany, Sweden.