Witness Against Hitler
The true story of a Prussian aristocrat working for German military intelligence during World War II, who, with a group of fellow devout Christians, plotted to assassinate Hitler with a bomb in his briefcase. Despite being ultimately hanged by the Führer, his actions ultimately saved the lives of hundreds of Jews and helped bring about the formation of the Christian Democrat party.
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Released
- 1996
Details
Release year: 1996
Storyline
The true story of a Prussian aristocrat working for German military intelligence during World War II, who, with a group of fellow devout Christians, plotted to assassinate Hitler with a bomb in his briefcase. Despite being ultimately hanged by the Führer, his actions ultimately saved the lives of hundreds of Jews and helped bring about the formation of the Christian Democrat party.
Top credits
- Helen McCrory — Freya von Moltke
- James Wilby — Helmuth James von Moltke
- Ashley James — Hans
- Colin Buchanan — Peter Yorck