It Happened on July 20th
Originally released in 1955. It Happened on July 20th is a drama/war film. directed by G.W. Pabst. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bernhard Wicki, Karl Ludwig Diehl, and Carl Wery
Synopsis
A dramatic reconstruction of the July 1944 attempt by German Army Officers to assassinate Hitler with a bomb and end the war before Germany was totally destroyed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bernhard Wicki
as Oberst Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg
Karl Ludwig Diehl
as Generaloberst a. D. Ludwig Beck
Carl Wery
as Generaloberst Friedrich Fromm
Erik Frey
as General Friedrich Olbricht
Albert Hehn
as Major Otto Ernst Remer
Til Kiwe
as Oberleutnant Werner von Haeften
Jochen Hauer
as Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel
Siegfried Lowitz
as Malte Jaeger
Kurt Meisel
as SS-Obergruppenführer
Hans Baur
as 3. General
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Ariston Film GmbH
- Arca-Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is It Happened on July 20th about?
A dramatic reconstruction of the July 1944 attempt by German Army Officers to assassinate Hitler with a bomb and end the war before Germany was totally destroyed.
Who directed It Happened on July 20th?
It Happened on July 20th was directed by G.W. Pabst.
How long is It Happened on July 20th?
It Happened on July 20th has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was It Happened on July 20th released?
It Happened on July 20th was released on June 18, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in It Happened on July 20th?
The main cast of It Happened on July 20th includes Bernhard Wicki, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Carl Wery, Erik Frey, Albert Hehn.