What is The Bunker?
The Bunker is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under War, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 15, 1981
- Studios
- Antenne 2, SFP, Time-Life Television Productions
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Bunker is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Antenne 2, SFP, Time-Life Television Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A tense dramatization of Hitler’s final days inside Berlin’s underground bunker.”
- Based on James P. O’Donnell’s detailed book
- Recreates the atmosphere of the bunker’s last weeks
- Made-for‑television production may limit visual scope
- Runtime of 2h30m can feel lengthy
Watch it if you are interested in a historically grounded portrayal of the Third Reich’s collapse.
The film depicts intense war themes and Nazi leadership, appropriate for mature viewers.
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What historical period does the film cover?
It portrays Adolf Hitler’s last weeks in Berlin during the final battle for the city in World War II.
When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on January 27, 1981.
Is the story original or adapted?
The screenplay is based on the 1975 book The Bunker by James P. O’Donnell.
Who produced the film?
It was produced by Time‑Life Productions for American television.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a war and drama television film.
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