The Man who Crossed Hitler
Synopsis
In the summer of 1931, with Germany on the brink of economic collapse, and the city of Berlin turning into a paramilitary war-zone, audacious young prosecutor Hans Litten (Stoppard) chose to summon a star witness to a trial of Nazi thugs. In spite of the risk to his own safety and against the advice of those who love him, Litten forced rising political star Adolf Hitler (Hart) to make a sensational appearance in the witness stand of Berlin's central criminal court. Litten aimed to expose the true character of Hitler and his politics to the German public, to reveal his hypocrisy and his violent ambitions, and in doing so, halt the electoral success of the Nazi Party. In a humiliating and hostile cross-examination, Hitler was forced to account for his political beliefs, his contempt for the law and his desire to destroy German democracy. For a brief moment, Hitler's political future was genuinely in the balance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Hayhurst
- Original Title
- The Man who Crossed Hitler
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Hardy
Mark Hayhurst
Douglas Hartington
Adam Green
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Adam Green
Editor
Mark Hayhurst
Writer
Douglas Hartington
Director of Photography
Justin Hardy
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Man who Crossed Hitler about?
In the summer of 1931, with Germany on the brink of economic collapse, and the city of Berlin turning into a paramilitary war-zone, audacious young prosecutor Hans Litten (Stoppard) chose to summon a star witness to a trial of Nazi thugs. In spite of the risk to his own safety and against the advice of those who love him, Litten forced rising political star Adolf Hitler (Hart) to make a sensational appearance in the witness stand of Berlin's central criminal court. Litten aimed to expose the true character of Hitler and his politics to the German public, to reveal his hypocrisy and his violent ambitions, and in doing so, halt the electoral success of the Nazi Party. In a humiliating and hostile cross-examination, Hitler was forced to account for his political beliefs, his contempt for the law and his desire to destroy German democracy. For a brief moment, Hitler's political future was genuinely in the balance.
Who directed The Man who Crossed Hitler?
The Man who Crossed Hitler was directed by Justin Hardy.
Who stars in The Man who Crossed Hitler?
The principal cast of The Man who Crossed Hitler includes Ed Stoppard, Ian Hart, Bill Paterson, Sarah Smart, Anton Lesser.
When was The Man who Crossed Hitler released and how long is it?
The Man who Crossed Hitler was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man who Crossed Hitler?
The Man who Crossed Hitler holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).