Diesel (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1943, Diesel is a drama and history film directed by Gerhard Lamprecht, running about 109 minutes.
Who’s in it. Diesel stars Willy Birgel as Rudolf Diesel, Hilde Weissner as Martha Diesel, seine Frau, Paul Wegener as Direktor Buz and Josef Sieber as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Diesel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diesel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diesel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diesel (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diesel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diesel worth watching?
- Diesel holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diesel?
- Diesel stars Willy Birgel, Hilde Weissner, Paul Wegener, Josef Sieber and Arthur Schröder.
- When was Diesel released?
- Diesel was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.