The Smashing of the Reich
Synopsis
An unpublished documentary film proposed in restored version. 100 million meters of film viewing, film libraries inventoried 11 countries and 3 years of work were needed to bring these documents. This documentary evokes the destruction of the Nazi war machine with a particular emphasis on air power. The most significant events are recounted as the Normandy landings, the battle of Paris, the last German offensive with the historical siege of Bastogne and the landing on the island of Elba. Also shown are the bombing of German industrial centers, and the liberation of concentration camps.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Perry Wolff
- Original Title
- The Smashing of the Reich
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Perry Wolff
Department Leadership Roster
Perry Wolff
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smashing of the Reich
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What is The Smashing of the Reich about?
An unpublished documentary film proposed in restored version. 100 million meters of film viewing, film libraries inventoried 11 countries and 3 years of work were needed to bring these documents. This documentary evokes the destruction of the Nazi war machine with a particular emphasis on air power. The most significant events are recounted as the Normandy landings, the battle of Paris, the last German offensive with the historical siege of Bastogne and the landing on the island of Elba. Also shown are the bombing of German industrial centers, and the liberation of concentration camps.
Who directed The Smashing of the Reich?
The Smashing of the Reich was directed by Perry Wolff.
Who stars in The Smashing of the Reich?
The principal cast of The Smashing of the Reich includes Adolf Hitler, Jim Stephens, Charles de Gaulle, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hermann Göring.
When was The Smashing of the Reich released and how long is it?
The Smashing of the Reich was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Smashing of the Reich?
The Smashing of the Reich holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).