Hitler: Beast of Berlin (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1939, Hitler: Beast of Berlin is a drama and war film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 91 minutes. “WRITTEN WITH THE HEART'S BLOOD OF INNOCENT PEOPLE - UNCENSORED” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hans Memling, a young intellectual, patriotic German, is secretly opposed to the Nazi regime. With the aid of Gustav Schultz, Father Pommer, Anna Wahl and others, he is gleaning accurate information from foreign radio broadcasts and distributing it through Germany with an underground-press operation.
Who’s in it. Hitler: Beast of Berlin stars Roland Drew as Hans Memling, Steffi Duna as Elsa Memling, Greta Granstedt as Anna Wahl and Alan Ladd as Karl Bach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Hitler: Beast of Berlin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FilmBox+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitler: Beast of Berlin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitler: Beast of Berlin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitler: Beast of Berlin (1939)?
- In US, Hitler: Beast of Berlin is available to stream on FilmBox+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hitler: Beast of Berlin worth watching?
- Hitler: Beast of Berlin holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitler: Beast of Berlin?
- Hitler: Beast of Berlin stars Roland Drew, Steffi Duna, Greta Granstedt, Alan Ladd and Vernon Dent.
- When was Hitler: Beast of Berlin released?
- Hitler: Beast of Berlin was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.