Movie

The Smashing of the Reich

★ 7.0(1)19611h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Perry Wolff
Release date: 1961-07-02
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Smashing of the Reich

The Smashing of the Reich is a 1961 movie in the Documentary and War genres, directed by Perry Wolff, starring Adolf Hitler, Jim Stephens and Charles de Gaulle. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Smashing of the Reich in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An unpublished documentary film proposed in restored version. 100 million meters of film viewing, film libraries inventoried 11 countries and 3 years of work were needed to bring these documents. This documentary evokes the destruction of the Nazi war machine with a particular emphasis on air power. The most significant events are recounted as the Normandy landings, the battle of Paris, the last German offensive with the historical siege of Bastogne and the landing on the island of Elba. Also shown are the bombing of German industrial centers, and the liberation of concentration camps.

Cast

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage)

Jim Stephens

Narrator

Charles de Gaulle

Self

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Self

Hermann Göring

Self (archive footage)

Henri Leclerc

Self

Erwin Rommel

Self (archive footage)

Jacques Sallebert

Self

Dietrich von Choltitz

Self

Gerd von Rundstedt

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Smashing of the Reich in Canada?+

The Smashing of the Reich is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Smashing of the Reich on Netflix?+

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How long is The Smashing of the Reich?+

The Smashing of the Reich has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in The Smashing of the Reich?+

The Smashing of the Reich stars Adolf Hitler, Jim Stephens, Charles de Gaulle, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Hermann Göring.

When did The Smashing of the Reich come out?+

The Smashing of the Reich is a 1961 movie directed by Perry Wolff.

What genre is The Smashing of the Reich?+

The Smashing of the Reich is Documentary and War film.

Who directed The Smashing of the Reich?+

The Smashing of the Reich was directed by Perry Wolff.