Plan for Destruction (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1943, Plan for Destruction is a history and documentary film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Plan for Destruction is a 1943 American short propaganda film directed by Edward Cahn. It looks at the Geopolitik ideas of the ex-World War I professor, General Karl Haushofer, who is portrayed as the head of a huge organization for gathering information of strategic value and the mastermind behind Adolf Hitler's wars and plans to enslave the world. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who’s in it. Plan for Destruction stars Lewis Stone as Commentator, Frank Reicher as Karl Ernst Haushofer, George Lynn as Rudolf Hess and Frederick Giermann as Nazi Radio Announcer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Plan for Destruction 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 Plan for Destruction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plan for Destruction tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plan for Destruction (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plan for Destruction change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Plan for Destruction worth watching?
- Plan for Destruction holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plan for Destruction?
- Plan for Destruction stars Lewis Stone, Frank Reicher, George Lynn and Frederick Giermann.
- When was Plan for Destruction released?
- Plan for Destruction was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.