Hitler's American Business Partners
Hitlers amerikanische Geschäftsfreunde - US Konzerne verdienten am Krieg
Synopsis
Henry Ford, the legendary automobile manufacturer, James D. Mooney, the GM manager and Tom Watson, the IBM boss, were all awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle, the Nazis' highest distinction for foreigners, by Hitler for their services to the Third Reich. At this time, in 1937 and 1938, Hitler's armaments industry was running at full speed. The German subsidiaries of these American companies - Opel, the Ford Werke AG and Dehomag - had willingly allowed themselves to be integrated into the "Führer's" war preparations. The film concentrates on the companies which were indispensable for Hitler to wage war. The documentary is supported by new archive material, as well as interviews with contemporary witnesses and experts.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dieter Schröder, Joachim Schroeder
- Original Title
- Hitlers amerikanische Geschäftsfreunde - US Konzerne verdienten am Krieg
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dieter Schröder, Joachim Schroeder
Matthias Benzing, Jürgen Kinateder
Department Leadership Roster
Dieter Schröder
Director
Matthias Benzing
Director of Photography
Jürgen Kinateder
Director of Photography
Joachim Schroeder
Director
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What is Hitler's American Business Partners about?
Henry Ford, the legendary automobile manufacturer, James D. Mooney, the GM manager and Tom Watson, the IBM boss, were all awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle, the Nazis' highest distinction for foreigners, by Hitler for their services to the Third Reich. At this time, in 1937 and 1938, Hitler's armaments industry was running at full speed. The German subsidiaries of these American companies - Opel, the Ford Werke AG and Dehomag - had willingly allowed themselves to be integrated into the "Führer's" war preparations. The film concentrates on the companies which were indispensable for Hitler to wage war. The documentary is supported by new archive material, as well as interviews with contemporary witnesses and experts.
Who directed Hitler's American Business Partners?
Hitler's American Business Partners was directed by Dieter Schröder, Joachim Schroeder.
Who stars in Hitler's American Business Partners?
The principal cast of Hitler's American Business Partners includes Not specified.
When was Hitler's American Business Partners released and how long is it?
Hitler's American Business Partners was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 45m.