The Hun Within
Synopsis
A German-American father, loyal to his new U.S. home, finds himself on opposite sides with his son in the wartime conflict between Germany and America. The son becomes involved with German agents plotting against U.S., and the father must decide between his son and his adopted homeland.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester Withey
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- The Hun Within
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- F-4 Picture Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester Withey
Stanner E.V. Taylor, D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Chester Withey
Director
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hun Within
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What is The Hun Within about?
A German-American father, loyal to his new U.S. home, finds himself on opposite sides with his son in the wartime conflict between Germany and America. The son becomes involved with German agents plotting against U.S., and the father must decide between his son and his adopted homeland.
Who directed The Hun Within?
The Hun Within was directed by Chester Withey.
Who stars in The Hun Within?
The principal cast of The Hun Within includes Dorothy Gish, George Fawcett, Charles K. Gerrard, Douglas MacLean, Herbert Sutch.
When was The Hun Within released and how long is it?
The Hun Within was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hun Within?
The Hun Within holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).