The Plot to Kill Hitler
“Based on a true story.”
Synopsis
A historical recreation of the 1944 attempt by several German High Command Officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and take control of the German government.
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Brad Davis
Count Claus von Stauffenberg
Madolyn Smith Osborne
Nina Schenk Gräfin von Stauffenberg
Ian Richardson
Ludwig Beck
Kenneth Colley
Wilhelm Keitel
Michael Byrne
Friedrich Olbricht
Jonathan Hyde
Joseph Goebbels
Helmuth Lohner
Friedrich Fromm
Rupert Graves
Axel von dem Bussche
Helmut Griem
Erwin Rommel
Christoph Eichhorn
Hellmuth Stieff
Jack Hedley
General Adolf Heusinger
John McEnery
Dr. Morell
Heather Chasen
The Baroness
Mike Gwilym
Adolf Hitler
Vernon Dobtcheff
Fellgiebel
Michael Fitzgerald
Freyend
Paul Herzberg
Dietz
Burkhard Heyl
von Quirnheim
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Schiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Elkins
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Plot to Kill Hitler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television, Jadran Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Schiller
Steven Elkins
Laurence Rosenthal
Freddie Francis
Bernard Gribble
Alfred R. Kelman, David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Schiller
Director
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Alfred R. Kelman
Producer
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
Steven Elkins
Writer
Nenad Pečur
Production Design
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plot to Kill Hitler
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What is The Plot to Kill Hitler about?
A historical recreation of the 1944 attempt by several German High Command Officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and take control of the German government.
Who directed The Plot to Kill Hitler?
The Plot to Kill Hitler was directed by Lawrence Schiller.
Who stars in The Plot to Kill Hitler?
The principal cast of The Plot to Kill Hitler includes Brad Davis, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Ian Richardson, Kenneth Colley, Michael Byrne.
When was The Plot to Kill Hitler released and how long is it?
The Plot to Kill Hitler was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Plot to Kill Hitler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Plot to Kill Hitler was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.