Swastika
Synopsis
Comprised of footage shot during the Nazi regime, including propaganda, newsreels, broadcasts and even some of Eva Braun's colorized personal home movies, we explore the way in which the Third Reich infiltrated the lives of the German population, from 1933 to 1945.
Top Cast
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Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Heinrich Himmler
Self (archive footage)
Hermann Göring
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Goebbels
Self (archive footage)
Benito Mussolini
Self (archive footage)
Eva Braun
Self (archive footage)
Galeazzo Ciano
Self (archive footage)
Jesse Owens
Self (archive footage)
Albert Einstein
Self (archive footage)
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Mora
- Screenplay & Story
- Lutz Becker, Philippe Mora
- Original Title
- Swastika
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Visual Programme Systems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Mora
Lutz Becker, Philippe Mora
Andrew Patterson
David Puttnam, Sanford Lieberson
Department Leadership Roster
Lutz Becker
Writer
Philippe Mora
Writer
Philippe Mora
Director
David Puttnam
Producer
Andrew Patterson
Editor
Sanford Lieberson
Producer
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swastika
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swastika about?
Comprised of footage shot during the Nazi regime, including propaganda, newsreels, broadcasts and even some of Eva Braun's colorized personal home movies, we explore the way in which the Third Reich infiltrated the lives of the German population, from 1933 to 1945.
Who directed Swastika?
Swastika was directed by Philippe Mora.
Who stars in Swastika?
The principal cast of Swastika includes Adolf Hitler, Heinrich Himmler, Hermann Göring, Joseph Goebbels, Benito Mussolini.
When was Swastika released and how long is it?
Swastika was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swastika?
Swastika holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).