Hitler: A Career (1977)

A career unparalleled in history

Hitler: A Career (1977) poster

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.

Director: Joachim Fest, Christian Herrendoerfer
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans Posegga
Editing: Fritz Schwaiger
Production: Interart, Werner Rieb Produktion, Cine-art Munich
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies

Keywords

based on novel or book, nazi, world war ii, biography, republic of weimar, historical figure, archive footage, media manipulation, nazism, 1920s, 1940s, nazi propaganda, 1930s, eve of world war ii, film archives

Trailer

Hitler: A Career Trailer

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: Joachim Fest, Christian Herrendoerfer
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hitler: A Career about?
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.
Who directed Hitler: A Career?
Hitler: A Career was directed by Joachim Fest, Christian Herrendoerfer.
Who stars in Hitler: A Career?
Hitler: A Career stars Gert Westphal, Adolf Hitler, Ernest Bevin, Karl Brandt, Eva Braun, Neville Chamberlain.
How long is Hitler: A Career?
Hitler: A Career has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
What genre is Hitler: A Career?
Hitler: A Career is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Hitler: A Career produced?
Hitler: A Career was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Hitler: A Career?
The themes of Hitler: A Career include: Historical Figures and Biographies.