The Last Act (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1955, The Last Act is a drama and war film directed by G.W. Pabst, running about 107 minutes. “From Heil to Hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Albin Skoda embodies a frantic Adolf Hitler in his last days, scrambling to keep the Third Reich alive as morale within the bunker wanes and Berlin is encircled by enemy troops. Based on Michael A. Musmanno's book Ten Days to Die, Oscar Werner costars as fictional Nazi Hauptmann Wüst, a disillusioned middleman.
Who’s in it. The Last Act stars Albin Skoda as Adolf Hitler, Oskar Werner as Hauptmann Wüst, Lotte Tobisch as Eva Braun and Willy Krause as Joseph Goebbels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Last Act sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Act page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Act tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Act (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Act change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Act worth watching?
- The Last Act holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Act?
- The Last Act stars Albin Skoda, Oskar Werner, Lotte Tobisch, Willy Krause and Erland Erlandsen.
- When was The Last Act released?
- The Last Act was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.