Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil 1985
“Brother is pitted against brother under the shadow of the Third Reich.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Networks
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Metromedia Producers Corporation
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil?
Hitlers SS: Portrait in Evil is a 1985 American made-for-television war drama film directed by Jim Goddard. The two-part TV movie features a cast that includes John Shea, Bill Nighy, Lucy Gutteridge, and David Warner.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 17, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Metromedia Producers Corporation
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama, War, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 12 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~150 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Metromedia Producers Corporation
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Overview
Hitlers SS: Portrait in Evil is a 1985 American made-for-television war drama film directed by Jim Goddard. The two-part TV movie features a cast that includes John Shea, Bill Nighy, Lucy Gutteridge, and David Warner. The story is set under the shadow of the Third Reich, where brother is pitted against brother. The plot concentrates on two Berlin brothers, Helmut and Karl Hoffmann, and crystalizes the evil of the organization through their contrasting paths. In 1931, Helmut Hoffman, described as a brilliant student and self-styled opportunist, joins Hitlers SS. At the same time, his younger brother Karl, who is a top athlete and idealist, becomes a chauffeur for the SA. The film spans a runtime of two hours and thirty minutes and was released in the United States on February 17, 1985. It encompasses the genres of television movie, drama, war, and history.
Should you watch it?
“Two brothers navigate the rise of the Third Reich as their paths diverge within Nazi organizations.”
- Features performances by John Shea, Bill Nighy, and David Warner.
- Provides a focused look at the rise of the SS and SA through personal narratives.
- Explores the contrasting ideological paths of two siblings in pre-war Germany.
- The two-part television movie format results in a lengthy two-and-a-half-hour runtime.
Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas that examine the personal consequences of political radicalization.
This is a serious historical drama with a measured pace that explores the dark political climate of 1930s Germany.
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Is the film currently available to stream?
Availability fluctuates, and as of recent reports, it is not consistently found on major streaming platforms.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in historical dramas that focus on the personal and political evolution of characters during the rise of the Third Reich.
How long is the movie?
The two-part television movie has a total runtime of two hours and thirty minutes.
How many episodes are there?
The production is structured as a two-part television movie.
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