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title: "The Gleiwitz Case"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gleiwitz-case-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 205409
imdb_id: "tt0054864"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 64
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Gleiwitz Case (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gleiwitz-case-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Gleiwitz Case (German: Der Fall Gleiwitz).
Year: 1961.
Release date: 08/23/1961 (DE).
Genre: Drama, History, and Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 4m.
Origin: East German war film.
Director: Gerhard Klein.
Plot details: Nazi high command hatches a secret plan to justify their invasion of Poland at the start of WWII. Six Polish men from an SS training camp are sent on a special mission to the town of Gleiwitz to fake a Polish raid on Germany. The provoked Germans will then launch a counterattack on Poland.
Historical context: The plot was reconstructed exactly according to the statements of SS-Man Alfred Naujocks before British authorities at the Nuremberg trials.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gerhard Klein
- **Networks / Studios**: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hannjo Hasse** as *Alfred Naujocks*
- **Herwart Grosse** as *Gestapochef Müller*
- **Hilmar Thate** as *KZ-Häftling*
- **Christoph Beyertt** as *Volksdeutscher Franz Sitte*
- **Wolfgang Kalweit** as *Volksdeutscher Hans-Wilhelm Kraweit*
- **Georg Leopold** as *Volksdeutscher Franz Wyczorek*
- **Heinz Behrens** as *Offizier*
- **Rolf Ripperger**
- **Rudolf Woschiek**
- **Manfred Günther**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Gleiwitz Case online?
The Gleiwitz Case is currently available to watch or stream on Kanopy. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Gleiwitz Case worth watching?
The Gleiwitz Case holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Gleiwitz Case and when was it released?
The Gleiwitz Case is a feature film with a runtime of 64 minutes. It was released in 1961. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Gleiwitz Case?
The Gleiwitz Case was directed by Gerhard Klein.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Gleiwitz Case — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/205409)
- [The Gleiwitz Case (1961) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054864/fullcredits/)
- [The Gleiwitz Case - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gleiwitz_Case)
- [The Gleiwitz Case (1961) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/205409-der-fall-gleiwitz/cast)
- [The Gleiwitz Case (1961) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-gleiwitz-case/credits)

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