Operation Walküre (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1971, Operation Walküre is a documentary, war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. "Operation Valkyrie" was the name of an official alarm plan during the Second World War. With the help of this plan, the conspirators around Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg wanted to bring about the overthrow of Germany on July 20, 1944. The events are well known: Stauffenberg's assassination attempt failed, Adolf Hitler remained alive. In addition to the purely scenic reconstruction, this two-part, documentary-style film consists of interspersed interviews and reports with eyewitnesses and survivors who were directly involved. Everything that is available in the way of authentic testimony about July 20, 1944 is examined and documented with the highest degree of realism.
Who’s in it. Operation Walküre stars Joachim Hansen as Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, Werner Hessenland as Paul von Hase, Karl-Heinz von Hassel as Otto Ernst Remer and Joachim Engel-Denis as Adam von Trott zu Solz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Operation Walküre sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Walküre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Walküre tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Walküre (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Walküre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Walküre worth watching?
- Operation Walküre holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, war & politics and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Operation Walküre?
- Operation Walküre stars Joachim Hansen, Werner Hessenland, Karl-Heinz von Hassel, Joachim Engel-Denis and Manfred Spies.
- When was Operation Walküre released?
- Operation Walküre was released in 1971.