Assassination in Davos
Originally released in 1974. Assassination in Davos is a drama/crime film. directed by Rolf Lyssy.
Starring Peter Bollag, Gert Haucke, and Marianne Kehlau
Synopsis
On February 4, 1936, Wilhelm Gustloff, leader of the NSDAP, was shot dead in Davos. His assassin, 27-year-old David Frankfurter, wanted to use the action to highlight the persecution of the Jews. This docudrama describes with great precision the events leading up to the fateful day and the trial that followed. The film was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 48th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assassination in Davos about?
On February 4, 1936, Wilhelm Gustloff, leader of the NSDAP, was shot dead in Davos. His assassin, 27-year-old David Frankfurter, wanted to use the action to highlight the persecution of the Jews. T...
Who directed Assassination in Davos?
Assassination in Davos was directed by Rolf Lyssy.
How long is Assassination in Davos?
Assassination in Davos has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Assassination in Davos released?
Assassination in Davos was released on January 1, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Assassination in Davos?
The main cast of Assassination in Davos includes Peter Bollag, Gert Haucke, Marianne Kehlau, Hilde Ziegler, Wolfram Berger.