Where can I watch Des Teufels General (1955)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Des Teufels General change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Des Teufels General worth watching?

Des Teufels General holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krieg and historie. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Des Teufels General?

Des Teufels General stars Curd Jürgens, Marianne Koch, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John and Harry Meyen.

When was Des Teufels General released?

Des Teufels General was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.

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Des Teufels General (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1955 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1955, Des Teufels General is a drama, krieg and historie film directed by Helmut Käutner, running about 117 minutes. “They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Deutschland, Dezember 1941 - die Welt steht mitten im Krieg. Wer die Überlegenheit in der Luft besitzt, wird den Krieg gewinnen. Die SS versucht mit allen Mitteln der Gewalt, den populären Luftwaffengeneral Harras, der sich aus fliegerischer Besessenheit Hitlers Wehrmacht verschrieben hat, für ihre Ziele zu gewinnen. Harras erkennt, dass er an einem grausamen Krieg und Unmenschlichkeit mitschuldig ist. Er sühnt sein Versagen, indem er durch seinen Tod einen Freund vor der SS rettet.

Who’s in it. Des Teufels General stars Curd Jürgens as Gen. Harry Harras, Marianne Koch as Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss, Viktor de Kowa as SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz and Karl John as Ingenieur Karl Oderbruch, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Des Teufels General has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Des Teufels General page.

If you liked it. Fans of Des Teufels General tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Des Teufels General (1955)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Des Teufels General change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Des Teufels General worth watching?: Des Teufels General holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krieg and historie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Des Teufels General?: Des Teufels General stars Curd Jürgens, Marianne Koch, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John and Harry Meyen.
When was Des Teufels General released?: Des Teufels General was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.