The Hamburg Uprising of 1923 (1971)

This award-winning film documents the only uprising of communists ever to occur in Germany. During the post-World War I period, Germany suffered from hyperinflation and the near-starvation of many working people. Working conditions were extremely bad, and there was a very vocal socialist movement. Despite fears that communists of one sort or another might take over the country, there was only one communist-led uprising, in 1923, and it was brutally suppressed. The uprising was a useful stick for governmental forces seeking greater social control, however, and it strengthened the tendency of the already weak Weimar regime to govern by emergency decree. An additional consequence was that the use of private militias was legitimized. These tendencies laid the groundwork for Hitler's takeover of power not too many years later. This documentary uses rare and never-before seen film footage from the strike and from that era.

Director: Klaus Wildenhahn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 127 min
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Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hamburg Uprising of 1923 about?
This award-winning film documents the only uprising of communists ever to occur in Germany. During the post-World War I period, Germany suffered from hyperinflation and the near-starvation of many working people. Working conditions were extremely bad, and there was a very vocal socialist movement. Despite fears that communists of one sort or another might take over the country, there was only one communist-led uprising, in 1923, and it was brutally suppressed. The uprising was a useful stick for governmental forces seeking greater social control, however, and it strengthened the tendency of the already weak Weimar regime to govern by emergency decree. An additional consequence was that the use of private militias was legitimized. These tendencies laid the groundwork for Hitler's takeover of power not too many years later. This documentary uses rare and never-before seen film footage from the strike and from that era.
Who directed The Hamburg Uprising of 1923?
The Hamburg Uprising of 1923 was directed by Klaus Wildenhahn.
How long is The Hamburg Uprising of 1923?
The Hamburg Uprising of 1923 has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is The Hamburg Uprising of 1923?
The Hamburg Uprising of 1923 is a Documentary film.
Where was The Hamburg Uprising of 1923 produced?
The Hamburg Uprising of 1923 was produced in Germany.