Crisis
“A Film of "The Nazi Way"”
Synopsis
A documentary about the conquest of Czechoslovakia by the Nazis just prior to World War 2.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Kline, Hans Burger, Alexander Hammid
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Burger, Alexander Hammid, Herbert Kline
- Original Score
- H. W. Susskind, Jaroslav Harvan
- Original Title
- Crisis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Kline Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Kline, Hans Burger, Alexander Hammid
Hans Burger, Alexander Hammid, Herbert Kline
H. W. Susskind, Jaroslav Harvan
Jan Lukas, Alexander Hammid
Herbert Kline, Alexander Hammid
Herbert Kline, Rosa Harvan Kline
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Kline
Director
Hans Burger
Director
Alexander Hammid
Director
Herbert Kline
Editor
Hans Burger
Screenplay
Jan Lukas
Director of Photography
Alexander Hammid
Screenplay
H. W. Susskind
Original Music Composer
Herbert Kline
Producer
Alexander Hammid
Director of Photography
Herbert Kline
Screenplay
Jaroslav Harvan
Original Music Composer
Alexander Hammid
Editor
Rosa Harvan Kline
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crisis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crisis about?
A documentary about the conquest of Czechoslovakia by the Nazis just prior to World War 2.
Who directed Crisis?
Crisis was directed by Herbert Kline, Hans Burger, Alexander Hammid.
Who stars in Crisis?
The principal cast of Crisis includes Edvard Beneš, Leif Erickson, Konrad Henlein, George Voskovec, Jan Werich.
When was Crisis released and how long is it?
Crisis was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Crisis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crisis was composed by H. W. Susskind, Jaroslav Harvan.