Synopsis
The film traces the life story of Adolph Hitler, from his first involvement in fascist activities to his takeover of most of Europe. The story ends on a hopeful note, delineating the possibility of Hitler's imminent downfall (which, alas, was still 5 years in the future). Actual photographs and newsreel shots of Der Fuhrer's rise to power are utilized, with various continuity gaps plugged by re-enactments.
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (17)
Production and distribution (3)
- Executive Producer : Films Régent
- Film exports/foreign sales : Les Documents Cinématographiques
- French distribution : Les Films Cristal
Full credits (6)
- Executive Producers : Jacques Haïk, André Dugès-Delzescauts
- Screenwriter : José Lacaze
- Director of Photography : Geo Blanc
- Music Composer : Wladyslaw Eiger
- Editor : Henriette Wurtzer
- Sound Recordist : Jacques Hawadier
Technical details
- Type : Feature film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Historical
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Production year : 1939
- French release : 09/03/1940
- Runtime : 1 h 42 min
- Current status : Released
- Visa number : 780
- Visa issue date : 19/07/1944
- Approval :
- Production formats : 35mm
- Color type : Black & White
- Aspect ratio : 1.37
- Audio format : Mono