Operation Teutonic Sword
Unternehmen Teutonenschwert
Synopsis
An East German documentary by Andrew and Annelie Thorndike investigating NATO General Hans Speidel’s alleged role in the 1934 assassination of Yugoslav King Alexander I and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou. Drawing on archival footage and documents, it scrutinizes Speidel’s past and postwar career, provoking controversy and a ban in West Germany. The film won First Prize at the 1958 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Heinrich Greif Prize in East Germany.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Annelie Thorndike, Andrew Thorndike
- Screenplay & Story
- Annelie Thorndike, Andrew Thorndike, Günther Rücker
- Original Score
- Paul Dessau
- Original Title
- Unternehmen Teutonenschwert
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Annelie Thorndike, Andrew Thorndike
Annelie Thorndike, Andrew Thorndike, Günther Rücker
Paul Dessau
Gustl Perrin, Vera Futterlieb, Walter Fuchs
Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Department Leadership Roster
Annelie Thorndike
Director
Andrew Thorndike
Director
Andrew Thorndike
Editor
Annelie Thorndike
Writer
Annelie Thorndike
Editor
Andrew Thorndike
Writer
Gustl Perrin
Director of Photography
Vera Futterlieb
Director of Photography
Walter Fuchs
Director of Photography
Günther Rücker
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Operation Teutonic Sword.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Teutonic Sword
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What is Operation Teutonic Sword about?
An East German documentary by Andrew and Annelie Thorndike investigating NATO General Hans Speidel’s alleged role in the 1934 assassination of Yugoslav King Alexander I and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou. Drawing on archival footage and documents, it scrutinizes Speidel’s past and postwar career, provoking controversy and a ban in West Germany. The film won First Prize at the 1958 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Heinrich Greif Prize in East Germany.
Who directed Operation Teutonic Sword?
Operation Teutonic Sword was directed by Annelie Thorndike, Andrew Thorndike.
Who stars in Operation Teutonic Sword?
The principal cast of Operation Teutonic Sword includes Eckart Friedrichson.
When was Operation Teutonic Sword released and how long is it?
Operation Teutonic Sword was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Teutonic Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Teutonic Sword was composed by Paul Dessau.