D III 88
Synopsis
Across German screens at the outbreak of WWII streaks "DIII88: The New German Air Force Attacks", an aeronautic and maritime spectacle glorifying Hermann Goring's Luftwaffe and the spirit of the newly arisen Germany. Once war became imminent, Joseph Goebbels instructed the German film industry to initiate production of numerous militaristic projects, but DIII88 was initiated by the Propaganda Minister's rival, Goring, who commissioned several aviation pictures. DIII88 is not a war picture per se, because it takes place in peacetime, but the young, fresh-faced air aces enthusiastically look forward to the coming war. The propaganda is blatant: The only thing that matters is dedication to duty and unconditional commitment to the Fatherland.
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Christian Kayßler
Oberleutnant Mithoff
Otto Wernicke
Oberwerkmeister Bonicke
Heinz Welzel
Obergefreiter Fritz Paulsen
Hermann Braun
Obergefreiter Robert Eckhard
Heinz Engelmann
Leutnant Frank
Paul Bildt
Stabsarzt der Flugstaffel
Carsta Löck
Lina
Walter Gross
Funker
Adolf Fischer
Gefreiter Zeissler
Horst Birr
Monteur Hasinger
Karl Martell
Lt. Ludwig Becker
Fritz Eberth
Funker Lindner
Paul Otto
General
Hans Bernuth
Flieger
Ernst Dernburg
Adm. beim Manöver
Erich Dunskus
Bauer
Ilse Fürstenberg
Bäuerin
Malte Jaeger
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Maisch, Hans Bertram
- Original Title
- D III 88
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Maisch, Hans Bertram
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Maisch
Director
Hans Bertram
Director
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What is D III 88 about?
Across German screens at the outbreak of WWII streaks "DIII88: The New German Air Force Attacks", an aeronautic and maritime spectacle glorifying Hermann Goring's Luftwaffe and the spirit of the newly arisen Germany. Once war became imminent, Joseph Goebbels instructed the German film industry to initiate production of numerous militaristic projects, but DIII88 was initiated by the Propaganda Minister's rival, Goring, who commissioned several aviation pictures. DIII88 is not a war picture per se, because it takes place in peacetime, but the young, fresh-faced air aces enthusiastically look forward to the coming war. The propaganda is blatant: The only thing that matters is dedication to duty and unconditional commitment to the Fatherland.
Who directed D III 88?
D III 88 was directed by Herbert Maisch, Hans Bertram.
Who stars in D III 88?
The principal cast of D III 88 includes Christian Kayßler, Otto Wernicke, Heinz Welzel, Hermann Braun, Heinz Engelmann.
When was D III 88 released and how long is it?
D III 88 was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.