The top secret trial of the Third Reich
This documentary chronicles the assassination attempt made on Adolph Hitler on July 20, 1944 and the subsequent trial of the conspirators. Film footage is used to lay the foundation for the failed conspiracy that perpetrators hoped would bring an end to the war fueled by Nazi propaganda. Scenes of adoring crowds cheering for Hitler are included to remind the viewer that those who resisted his evil machinations were in only a small minority of military officers among the Nazi faithful.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The top secret trial of the Third Reich
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 24, 1979
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
90%
Original Title
Geheime Reichssache
Production Companies
Chronos Media
Director
Jochen Bauer
Description
This documentary chronicles the assassination attempt made on Adolph Hitler on July 20, 1944 and the subsequent trial of the conspirators. Film footage is used to lay the foundation for the failed conspiracy that perpetrators hoped would bring an end to the war fueled by Nazi propaganda. Scenes of adoring crowds cheering for Hitler are included to remind the viewer that those who resisted his evil machinations were in only a small minority of military officers among the Nazi faithful.