Hitler (1962 film)
1962 film by Stuart Heisler
Hitler is a 1962 American biographical drama film directed by Stuart Heisler and stars Richard Basehart in the title role of Adolf Hitler, Cordula Trantow, Maria Emo and John Banner. According to film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, Basehart "gives a cerebral interpretation" of Hitler during the timeframe he was the leader of Nazi Germany. For her performance, Cordula Trantow was nominated for a 1962 Golden Globe in the category: Most Promising Newcomer - Female. The film was produced by Three Crown Productions, Inc. and distributed by Allied Artists Pictures.
Plot
Depicting Hitler through the years, beginning with the Beer Hall Putsch of November 1923 and focuses mainly on his private life, in particular, his relationships with niece Geli and longtime companion/wife, Eva Braun.
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Home media
This film was released on DVD via the Warner Archive Collection.
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