The Day Hitler Died
“April 30th, 1945”
Synopsis
The story of Hitler’s final hours told by people who were there. This special features exclusive forgotten interviews, believed lost for 65 years, with members of Hitler’s inner circle who were trapped with him in his bunker as the Russians fought to take Berlin. These unique interviews from figures such as the leader of the Hitler Youth Artur Axmann and Hitler’s secretary Traudl Junge, have never before been seen outside Germany. Using rarely seen archive footage and dramatic reconstruction, this special tells the story of Adolf Hitler’s final days in his Berlin bunker.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Collinson
- Original Title
- The Day Hitler Died
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Channel, Finestripe Productions, ITV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Collinson
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Collinson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Day Hitler Died
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What is The Day Hitler Died about?
The story of Hitler’s final hours told by people who were there. This special features exclusive forgotten interviews, believed lost for 65 years, with members of Hitler’s inner circle who were trapped with him in his bunker as the Russians fought to take Berlin. These unique interviews from figures such as the leader of the Hitler Youth Artur Axmann and Hitler’s secretary Traudl Junge, have never before been seen outside Germany. Using rarely seen archive footage and dramatic reconstruction, this special tells the story of Adolf Hitler’s final days in his Berlin bunker.
Who directed The Day Hitler Died?
The Day Hitler Died was directed by Craig Collinson.
Who stars in The Day Hitler Died?
The principal cast of The Day Hitler Died includes Mark Strong, Traudl Junge, Adolf Hitler, Michael A. Musmanno.
When was The Day Hitler Died released and how long is it?
The Day Hitler Died was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day Hitler Died?
The Day Hitler Died holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).