Jetzt und in der Stunde meines Todes (1963): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1963, Jetzt und in der Stunde meines Todes is a drama film directed by Konrad Petzold, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. Ella Conradi, a dedicated journalist from Germany, is in Jerusalem to report about the trial against the Nazi criminal Eichmann. Disgusted by the monstrosities that are revealed, she eventually returns to Germany. There, she wants to cover common cases and trials again. Her first assignment is a murder trial against a man called Ralf Jordan who constantly maintains his innocence. Conradi, who believes Jordan and wants to help him, starts to investigate the case - and thus opens up a political can of worms. The backgrounds of the case reach back to the Nazi period and involve officials of the Third Reich, who in the meantime have returned to their powerful positions.

Who’s in it. Jetzt und in der Stunde meines Todes stars Inge Keller as Ella Conradi, Ulrich Thein as Ralf Jordan, Hannes Fischer as Frank Müller and Bruno Carstens as Kommissar Hendrik, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jetzt und in der Stunde meines Todes has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jetzt und in der Stunde meines Todes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jetzt und in der Stunde meines Todes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.