Der Attentäter (1969)

In 1939, Hitler is at the height of his power and is steering Europe into a monstrous tragedy. The young Georg Elser recognizes the danger posed by the fascist system and decides to put an end to the Führer. To do so, he builds a bomb himself, which is supposed to explode during one of Hitler's events. Everything seems to be going well until Hitler ends his appearance earlier than planned...

Director: Rainer Erler
Genre: TV Movie, War, History, Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Eugen Thomass
Cinematography: Charly Steinberger
Editing: Hannes Nikel
Production: ORF, RAI, Süddeutscher Rundfunk, ORTF, Bavaria Film
Country: Austria, France, Germany, Italy
Original Language: de

Themes

World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii

More Films by Director: Rainer Erler
More Films in Genre: TV Movie, War, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Der Attentäter about?
In 1939, Hitler is at the height of his power and is steering Europe into a monstrous tragedy. The young Georg Elser recognizes the danger posed by the fascist system and decides to put an end to the Führer. To do so, he builds a bomb himself, which is supposed to explode during one of Hitler's events. Everything seems to be going well until Hitler ends his appearance earlier than planned...
Who directed Der Attentäter?
Der Attentäter was directed by Rainer Erler.
Who stars in Der Attentäter?
Der Attentäter stars Fritz Hollenbeck, Ruth Kähler, Ilse Künkele, Ulrich Matschoss, Gustl Bayrhammer, Marianne Lindner.
What genre is Der Attentäter?
Der Attentäter is a TV Movie, War, History, Drama film.
Where was Der Attentäter produced?
Der Attentäter was produced in Austria, France, Germany, Italy.
What are the themes of Der Attentäter?
The themes of Der Attentäter include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.