Plan for Destruction
Synopsis
Plan for Destruction is a 1943 American short propaganda film directed by Edward Cahn. It looks at the Geopolitik ideas of the ex-World War I professor, General Karl Haushofer, who is portrayed as the head of a huge organization for gathering information of strategic value and the mastermind behind Adolf Hitler's wars and plans to enslave the world. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Kamb, John C. Higgins
- Original Title
- Plan for Destruction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Karl Kamb, John C. Higgins
Jackson Rose
Harry Komer
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Karl Kamb
Screenplay
John C. Higgins
Screenplay
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Harry Komer
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plan for Destruction
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What is Plan for Destruction about?
Plan for Destruction is a 1943 American short propaganda film directed by Edward Cahn. It looks at the Geopolitik ideas of the ex-World War I professor, General Karl Haushofer, who is portrayed as the head of a huge organization for gathering information of strategic value and the mastermind behind Adolf Hitler's wars and plans to enslave the world. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed Plan for Destruction?
Plan for Destruction was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Plan for Destruction?
The principal cast of Plan for Destruction includes Lewis Stone, Frank Reicher, George Lynn, Frederick Giermann.
When was Plan for Destruction released and how long is it?
Plan for Destruction was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 22m.