Kill Hitler (1981)

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This 140-minute documentary takes a close look at the story and historical context of a young Swiss man who was beheaded during WW II for supposedly wanting to kill Hitler. The man's family cannot help clarify the issue since they say he had been pro-Nazi earlier. Other injustices or puzzling omissions come to the fore, such as a German who was against Hitler, survived torture by the SS, and then was not given any state aid when peace was restored. Another sequence shows an extensive U.S. archive of materials that identifies many Nazis and their activities -- but is not available to anyone trying to track down former war criminals. Like other films of this type, the documentary helps to fill in facts about WW II that are little-known, or slow in coming out.

Director: Niklaus Meienberg, Hans Stürm, Villi Hermann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 140 min
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Cast

Music: Frank Wolff
Production: Filmkollektiv Zürich AG, ZDF, SRF
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kill Hitler about?
This 140-minute documentary takes a close look at the story and historical context of a young Swiss man who was beheaded during WW II for supposedly wanting to kill Hitler. The man's family cannot help clarify the issue since they say he had been pro-Nazi earlier. Other injustices or puzzling omissions come to the fore, such as a German who was against Hitler, survived torture by the SS, and then was not given any state aid when peace was restored. Another sequence shows an extensive U.S. archive of materials that identifies many Nazis and their activities -- but is not available to anyone trying to track down former war criminals. Like other films of this type, the documentary helps to fill in facts about WW II that are little-known, or slow in coming out.
Who directed Kill Hitler?
Kill Hitler was directed by Niklaus Meienberg, Hans Stürm, Villi Hermann.
Who stars in Kill Hitler?
Kill Hitler stars Roger Jendly.
How long is Kill Hitler?
Kill Hitler has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
What genre is Kill Hitler?
Kill Hitler is a Documentary film.
Where was Kill Hitler produced?
Kill Hitler was produced in Switzerland.