Selling Hitler
Originally released in 1993. Selling Hitler is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alastair Reid. With a runtime of 4h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jonathan Pryce, Alexei Sayle, and Alan Bennett
Synopsis
In 1981, Gerd Heidemann, a war correspondent and reporter with the German magazine Stern, makes what he believes is the literary and historical scoop of the century: the personal diaries of Adolf Hitler. Over the next two years, Heidemann and the senior management figures at Stern secretly pay 10 million German marks to a mysterious 'Dr Fischer' for the sixty volumes of 'Hitler's diaries'. However, to the dismay of all, it is discovered after the publication of first extract that the diaries are crude forgeries, faked by Stuttgart criminal Konrad Kujau.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
4h 16m
256 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jonathan Pryce
as Gerd Heidemann
Alexei Sayle
as Konrad 'Conny' Fischer
Alan Bennett
as Hugh Trevor-Roper
Tom Baker
as Manfred Fischer
Alison Doody
as Gina Heidemann
Roger Lloyd Pack
as David Irving
Richard Wilson
as Henri Nannen
Peter Capaldi
as Thomas Walde
Julie T. Wallace
as Edith Lieblang
Barry Humphries
as Rupert Murdoch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thames Television
- Warner Sisters Productions
- ITV
- Euston Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selling Hitler about?
In 1981, Gerd Heidemann, a war correspondent and reporter with the German magazine Stern, makes what he believes is the literary and historical scoop of the century: the personal diaries of Adolf H...
Who directed Selling Hitler?
Selling Hitler was directed by Alastair Reid.
How long is Selling Hitler?
Selling Hitler has a runtime of 4 hours and 16 minutes (256 minutes total).
When was Selling Hitler released?
Selling Hitler was released on April 20, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Selling Hitler?
The main cast of Selling Hitler includes Jonathan Pryce, Alexei Sayle, Alan Bennett, Tom Baker, Alison Doody.