Kommando 52
Synopsis
The film deals with the infamous "Kommando 52", which was active in the 1960s civil war in the Congo and was recruited mainly from West German men. Among them is the former Wehrmacht officer Siegfried Müller. Based on personal accounts and original material - backed by tape recordings of interviewed mercenaries and photos of murdered Africans - it creates a hard hitting historical document.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Heynowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Heynowski
- Original Title
- Kommando 52
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Heynowski
Walter Heynowski
Traute Wischnewski
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Walter Heynowski
Director
Walter Heynowski
Writer
Traute Wischnewski
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kommando 52
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What is Kommando 52 about?
The film deals with the infamous "Kommando 52", which was active in the 1960s civil war in the Congo and was recruited mainly from West German men. Among them is the former Wehrmacht officer Siegfried Müller. Based on personal accounts and original material - backed by tape recordings of interviewed mercenaries and photos of murdered Africans - it creates a hard hitting historical document.
Who directed Kommando 52?
Kommando 52 was directed by Walter Heynowski.
Who stars in Kommando 52?
The principal cast of Kommando 52 includes Siegfried Müller, Herwart Grosse.
When was Kommando 52 released and how long is it?
Kommando 52 was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 34m.