It Happened on July 20th (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1955, It Happened on July 20th is a drama, war and history film directed by G.W. Pabst, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A dramatic reconstruction of the July 1944 attempt by German Army Officers to assassinate Hitler with a bomb and end the war before Germany was totally destroyed.
Who’s in it. It Happened on July 20th stars Bernhard Wicki as Oberst Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg, Karl Ludwig Diehl as Generaloberst a. D. Ludwig Beck, Carl Wery as Generaloberst Friedrich Fromm and Erik Frey as General Friedrich Olbricht, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, It Happened on July 20th has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Happened on July 20th page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened on July 20th tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened on July 20th (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Happened on July 20th change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Happened on July 20th worth watching?
- It Happened on July 20th holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Happened on July 20th?
- It Happened on July 20th stars Bernhard Wicki, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Carl Wery, Erik Frey and Albert Hehn.
- When was It Happened on July 20th released?
- It Happened on July 20th was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.