Selling Hitler
“The Outrageous True Tale of Hitler's Missing Diaries.”
Series Overview
In 1981, Gerd Heidemann, a bloodhound reporter for the German magazine Stern, believes he's stumbled onto the greatest literary find of the century: the personal diaries of Adolf Hitler. Shrouded in secrecy, Heidemann and the men of Stern attempt to pull off the greatest scoop in publishing history, blinded by their greed to the fact that the diaries are, in fact, crude forgeries.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
60 min per episode
1991 – 1991
Premiered: Tue, Jun 11, 1991
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Part Five”
Murdoch gets cagey during negotiations, his expert gets cold feet, and Stern's big press conference turns nasty.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Selling Hitler" trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-10
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Schuman
Robert Harris
John E. Keane, Tim Souster
Clive Tickner
Andrew Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Brown
Producer
John E. Keane
Original Music Composer
Tim Souster
Original Music Composer
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Selling Hitler about?
In 1981, Gerd Heidemann, a bloodhound reporter for the German magazine Stern, believes he's stumbled onto the greatest literary find of the century: the personal diaries of Adolf Hitler. Shrouded in secrecy, Heidemann and the men of Stern attempt to pull off the greatest scoop in publishing history, blinded by their greed to the fact that the diaries are, in fact, crude forgeries.
How many seasons does Selling Hitler have?
Selling Hitler comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Selling Hitler?
Key cast members in Selling Hitler include Jonathan Pryce, Alexei Sayle, Alison Doody, Julie T. Wallace, Richard Wilson.
Who created or directed Selling Hitler?
Selling Hitler was developed and directed by Howard Schuman.