Hans Westmar
Synopsis
Nazi film about the story of a Nazi Storm Trooper named Horst Wessel--here called "Hans Westmar"--who took part in street brawls and assassinations in Berlin in the 1920s and 1930s against Communists and other opponents of the Nazis, and was killed by Communists not long before this film came out.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Wenzler
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanns Heinz Ewers
- Original Title
- Hans Westmar
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Volksdeutsche Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Wenzler
Hanns Heinz Ewers
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Wenzler
Director
Hanns Heinz Ewers
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hans Westmar
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What is Hans Westmar about?
Nazi film about the story of a Nazi Storm Trooper named Horst Wessel--here called "Hans Westmar"--who took part in street brawls and assassinations in Berlin in the 1920s and 1930s against Communists and other opponents of the Nazis, and was killed by Communists not long before this film came out.
Who directed Hans Westmar?
Hans Westmar was directed by Franz Wenzler.
Who stars in Hans Westmar?
The principal cast of Hans Westmar includes Paul Wegener, Emil Lohkamp, Heinrich Heilinger, Irmgard Willers, Otti Dietze.
When was Hans Westmar released and how long is it?
Hans Westmar was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Hans Westmar based on a book or true story?
Hans Westmar is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanns Heinz Ewers".