Mein Kampf
"The Never Before Shown Truth of Hitler's Reich"
Originally released in 1960. Mein Kampf is a documentary film. directed by Erwin Leiser.
Starring Adolf Hitler, Claude Stephenson, and Heinrich Brüning
Synopsis
Using exclusively archival footage, this documentary traces the rise and collapse of the Third Reich, from Adolf Hitler’s early years to the devastation of Europe and his suicide in 1945. Directed by Erwin Leiser, the film draws heavily on material produced and preserved by the Nazi propaganda apparatus to confront the mechanisms, imagery, and consequences of totalitarian power.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Claude Stephenson
as Narrator (English version)
Heinrich Brüning
as Self (archive footage)
Friedrich Ebert
as Self (archive footage)
Franz Pfeffer von Salomon
as Self (archive footage)
Walther Rathenau
as Self (archive footage)
Franz von Epp
as Self (archive footage)
Marinus van der Lubbe
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Minerva Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mein Kampf about?
Using exclusively archival footage, this documentary traces the rise and collapse of the Third Reich, from Adolf Hitler’s early years to the devastation of Europe and his suicide in 1945. Directe...
Who directed Mein Kampf?
Mein Kampf was directed by Erwin Leiser.
How long is Mein Kampf?
Mein Kampf has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Mein Kampf released?
Mein Kampf was released on April 24, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mein Kampf?
The main cast of Mein Kampf includes Adolf Hitler, Claude Stephenson, Heinrich Brüning, Friedrich Ebert, Franz Pfeffer von Salomon.