The Night of the Long Knives
La Nuit des longs couteaux
Synopsis
In June 1934, Hitler decided to eliminate the powerful leadership of the SA. With his pistol drawn, he entered the Hotel Hanselbauer in Bad Wiessee on June 30, where his friend Ernst Röhm and other SA functionaries were staying. The three-day murder operation within the SA's own ranks has gone down in history as the "Night of the Long Knives".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie-Pierre Camus, Gérard Puechmorel
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Puechmorel, Guillaume Vincent
- Original Score
- Fabien Cali
- Original Title
- La Nuit des longs couteaux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Les Films en vrac, ARTE, France Télévisions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Pierre Camus, Gérard Puechmorel
Gérard Puechmorel, Guillaume Vincent
Fabien Cali
Marie-Pierre Camus
Thierry Commissionat, Benoît Tschieret, Guillaume Vincent
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Puechmorel
Writer
Guillaume Vincent
Writer
Thierry Commissionat
Producer
Benoît Tschieret
Producer
Guillaume Vincent
Producer
Marie-Pierre Camus
Editor
Marie-Pierre Camus
Director
Gérard Puechmorel
Director
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What is The Night of the Long Knives about?
In June 1934, Hitler decided to eliminate the powerful leadership of the SA. With his pistol drawn, he entered the Hotel Hanselbauer in Bad Wiessee on June 30, where his friend Ernst Röhm and other SA functionaries were staying. The three-day murder operation within the SA's own ranks has gone down in history as the "Night of the Long Knives".
Who directed The Night of the Long Knives?
The Night of the Long Knives was directed by Marie-Pierre Camus, Gérard Puechmorel.
Who stars in The Night of the Long Knives?
The principal cast of The Night of the Long Knives includes Céline Sallette, Johann Chapoutot, Ulrich Herbert, Christian Ingrao, Peter Longerich.
When was The Night of the Long Knives released and how long is it?
The Night of the Long Knives was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night of the Long Knives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night of the Long Knives was composed by Fabien Cali.