Baptism of Fire
Feuertaufe - Der Film vom Einsatz unserer Luftwaffe im polnischen Feldzug
Synopsis
The Legend of the Luftwaffe began in Poland, the first victim of Hitler's blitzkrieg. Combat cameramen filmed the aerial campaign, showing preparations for flight, massive air strikes, and the appalling devastation wreaked upon Polish towns and armies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Bertram
- Original Score
- Norbert Schultze
- Original Title
- Feuertaufe - Der Film vom Einsatz unserer Luftwaffe im polnischen Feldzug
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Bertram
Norbert Schultze
Wolfgang Goßmann, Heinz von Jaworsky, Günther Petrusch, Erich Dörk, Walter Conz, Erwin Bleeck-Wagner, Albert Kling, Arthur Lincke, Bruno Lötsch, Heinz Ritter, Wilhelm Siem
Carl Otto Bartning
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Bertram
Director
Carl Otto Bartning
Editor
Norbert Schultze
Original Music Composer
Wolfgang Goßmann
Director of Photography
Heinz von Jaworsky
Director of Photography
Günther Petrusch
Director of Photography
Erich Dörk
Director of Photography
Walter Conz
Director of Photography
Erwin Bleeck-Wagner
Director of Photography
Albert Kling
Director of Photography
Arthur Lincke
Director of Photography
Bruno Lötsch
Director of Photography
Heinz Ritter
Director of Photography
Wilhelm Siem
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baptism of Fire
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What is Baptism of Fire about?
The Legend of the Luftwaffe began in Poland, the first victim of Hitler's blitzkrieg. Combat cameramen filmed the aerial campaign, showing preparations for flight, massive air strikes, and the appalling devastation wreaked upon Polish towns and armies.
Who directed Baptism of Fire?
Baptism of Fire was directed by Hans Bertram.
Who stars in Baptism of Fire?
The principal cast of Baptism of Fire includes Herbert Gernot, Hermann Göring, Adolf Hitler, Neville Chamberlain.
When was Baptism of Fire released and how long is it?
Baptism of Fire was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Baptism of Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baptism of Fire was composed by Norbert Schultze.