The Smashing of the Reich (1961)
An unpublished documentary film proposed in restored version. 100 million meters of film viewing, film libraries inventoried 11 countries and 3 years of work were needed to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.
Director: Perry Wolff
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: July 2, 1961
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
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Perry Wolff
More Films in Genre: Documentary, War
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Smashing of the Reich about?
- An unpublished documentary film proposed in restored version. 100 million meters of film viewing, film libraries inventoried 11 countries and 3 years of work were needed to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.
- Who directed The Smashing of the Reich?
- The Smashing of the Reich was directed by Perry Wolff.
- Who stars in The Smashing of the Reich?
- The Smashing of the Reich stars Adolf Hitler, Jim Stephens, Charles de Gaulle, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hermann Göring, Henri Leclerc.
- How long is The Smashing of the Reich?
- The Smashing of the Reich has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Smashing of the Reich?
- The Smashing of the Reich is a Documentary, War film.