Le gnral du diable (1955) Fr

Director: Helmut Käutner Writers: Carl Zuckmayer (play), George Hurdalek (screenplay) Stars: Curd Jürgens, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John 1941, the Third Reich seems to be winning the war. Luftwaffe (air force) general Harry Harras enjoys the good life as highly respected technician and Berlin ministry/ HQ official. However his outspoken critical attitude at social occasions awakes hopes from opposition and suspicion from the Nazi party. He suddenly finds himself approached and arrested by the Gestapo, who psychologically torture him. Next his position is threatened by technical aircraft trouble he’ll be blamed for but may result from sabotage.