Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1985, Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Jim Goddard, running about 150 minutes. “Brother is pitted against brother under the shadow of the Third Reich.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The two-part TV movie Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil crystallizes that evil by concentrating on two Berlin brothers. In 1931, Helmut Hoffman a brilliant student and self-styled opportunist, joins Hitler's SS. At the same time, his younger brother Karl, a top athlete and idealist, becomes a chauffeur for the "S.A.".
Who’s in it. Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil stars John Shea as Karl Hoffmann, Bill Nighy as Helmut Hoffmann, Lucy Gutteridge as Mitzi Templer and David Warner as Reinhard Heydrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil (1985)?
- In US, Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil worth watching?
- Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil?
- Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil stars John Shea, Bill Nighy, Lucy Gutteridge, David Warner and Warren Clarke.
- When was Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil released?
- Hitler's SS : Portrait In Evil was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.