Kill Hitler (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Kill Hitler is a documentary film directed by Niklaus Meienberg, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. This 140-minute documentary takes a close look at the story and historical context of a young Swiss man who was beheaded during WW II for supposedly wanting to kill Hitler. The man's family cannot help clarify the issue since they say he had been pro-Nazi earlier. Other injustices or puzzling omissions come to the fore, such as a German who was against Hitler, survived torture by the SS, and then was not given any state aid when peace was restored. Another sequence shows an extensive U.S. archive of materials that identifies many Nazis and their activities -- but is not available to anyone trying to track down former war criminals. Like other films of this type, the documentary helps to fill in facts about WW II that are little-known, or slow in coming out.
Who’s in it. Kill Hitler stars Roger Jendly.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kill Hitler page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kill Hitler (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kill Hitler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kill Hitler?
- Kill Hitler stars Roger Jendly.
- When was Kill Hitler released?
- Kill Hitler was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.