The Gleiwitz Case (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1961, The Gleiwitz Case is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Gerhard Klein, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Re-enacted true story of successful assault by Nazis, posing as Poles, on a German border radio station so that Hitler could "justify" thereby his invasion of Poland.
Who’s in it. The Gleiwitz Case stars Hannjo Hasse as Alfred Naujocks, Herwart Grosse as Gestapochef Müller, Hilmar Thate as KZ-Häftling and Christoph Beyertt as Volksdeutscher Franz Sitte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Gleiwitz Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gleiwitz Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gleiwitz Case tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gleiwitz Case (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gleiwitz Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gleiwitz Case worth watching?
- The Gleiwitz Case holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gleiwitz Case?
- The Gleiwitz Case stars Hannjo Hasse, Herwart Grosse, Hilmar Thate, Christoph Beyertt and Wolfgang Kalweit.
- When was The Gleiwitz Case released?
- The Gleiwitz Case was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.