Hangmen Also Die!
"The shot heard 'round the world!"
Originally released in 1943. Hangmen Also Die! is a drama/thriller film. directed by Fritz Lang. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan, and Anna Lee
Synopsis
During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, surgeon Dr. Franticek Svoboda, a Czech patriot, assassinates the brutal "Hangman of Europe", Reichsprotektor Reinhard Heydrich, and is wounded in the process. In his attempt to escape, he is helped by history professor Stephen Novotny and his daughter Mascha.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (136 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Donlevy
as Dr. Franticek Svoboda
Walter Brennan
as Prof. Stephen Novotny
Anna Lee
as Masha Novotny
Gene Lockhart
as Emil Czaka
Dennis O'Keefe
as Jan Horak
Margaret Wycherly
as Ludmilla Novotny
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Hellie Novotny
William Roy
as Boda Novotny
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
as Reinhard Heydrich
Alexander Granach
as Gestapo Insp. Alois Gruber
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Arnold Pressburger Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hangmen Also Die! about?
During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, surgeon Dr. Franticek Svoboda, a Czech patriot, assassinates the brutal "Hangman of Europe", Reichsprotektor Reinhard Heydrich, and is wounded in the p...
Who directed Hangmen Also Die!?
Hangmen Also Die! was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is Hangmen Also Die!?
Hangmen Also Die! has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Hangmen Also Die! released?
Hangmen Also Die! was released on April 1, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hangmen Also Die!?
The main cast of Hangmen Also Die! includes Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan, Anna Lee, Gene Lockhart, Dennis O'Keefe.
Is Hangmen Also Die! worth watching?
Hangmen Also Die! has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 136 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.