Conversation with the Beast (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Conversation with the Beast is a comedy film directed by Armin Mueller-Stahl, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. An American historian (Mr Webster) comes to Berlin to visit an old man who claims to be the real Adolf Hitler and to be 103 years old. The Hitler who died in 1945, the old man says, was just one of his six doubles - one for each weekday - while Hitler himself retired into a bunker below the S-Bahn tracks and married a second time.
Who’s in it. Conversation with the Beast stars Armin Mueller-Stahl as Adolf Hitler, Bob Balaban as Mr. Webster, Hark Bohm as Dr. Hassler and Katharina Böhm as Hortense, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Conversation with the Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Conversation with the Beast tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Conversation with the Beast (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Conversation with the Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Conversation with the Beast?
- Conversation with the Beast stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Bob Balaban, Hark Bohm, Katharina Böhm and Harald Juhnke.
- When was Conversation with the Beast released?
- Conversation with the Beast was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.