Dramatization depicting the events surrounding Adolf Hitler's (Sir Anthony Hopkins) last weeks in and around his underground bunker in Berlin before and during the battle for the city.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Anthony Hopkins | ... |
Adolf Hitler
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| Richard Jordan | ... |
Albert Speer
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| Cliff Gorman | ... |
Joseph Goebbels
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| James Naughton | ... |
James O'Donnell
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| Michael Lonsdale | ... |
Martin Bormann
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| Martin Jarvis | ... |
Johannes Hentschel
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| Michael Kitchen | ... |
Rochus Misch
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| Andrew Ray | ... |
Otto Günsche
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| Piper Laurie | ... |
Magda Goebbels
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| Susan Blakely | ... |
Eva Braun
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Robert Austin | ... |
Walter Wagner
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| Geoffrey Bateman | ... |
Riebold
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Graham Bishop | ... |
Helmut Goebbels
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Kevin Bishop | ... |
Themmer
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Nathalie Boulmer | ... |
Elga Goebbels
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Yves Brainville | ... |
Gen. Hans Guderian
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| Jane Carr | ... |
Greta Hentschel
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| Georges Corraface | ... |
Gard SS #1
(as George Chorafas)
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| Michael Culver | ... |
Gen. Mohnke
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| Larry Dann | ... |
Moss
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Erick Desmarestz | ... |
Gard SS #2
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Max Douchin | ... |
Russian Guard
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| Julian Fellowes | ... |
Col. Van Below
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| Patrick Floersheim | ... |
Henderson
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Peggy Frankston | ... |
Frau Speer
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Steve Gadler | ... |
SS Soldier
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| Frank Gatliff | ... |
Dr. Schenck
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| Alison Glennie | ... |
Maria Misch
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Robert Grange | ... |
Kempka
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Daniel Groheim | ... |
Intendant
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Sharon Gunning | ... |
Hilde Goebbels
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| Terrence Hardiman | ... |
Gen. Fegelein
(as Terence Hardiman)
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| Edward Hardwicke | ... |
Dieter Stahl
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| Karl Held | ... |
Hans Baur
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Diana Higbee | ... |
Hedde Goebbels
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| Barry Jackson | ... |
Krebs
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Anne Kazatzker | ... |
Mrs. Shroeder
(as Anne Kasatzker)
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Jeffrey Kime | ... |
Gard SS #3
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David King | ... |
Hermann Goering
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Lola Lecerf | ... |
Heidi Goebbels
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| Jean-Marie Lemaire | ... |
Sentinelle
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Lisa Marlowe | ... |
Holde Goebbels
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| Sarah Marshall | ... |
Mrs. Junge
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| Gerald Morales | ... |
Goering's Assistant
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Jean-Claude Mounier | ... |
Young Hitlerien
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John Paul | ... |
Gen. Wilhelm Keitel
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| Morris Perry | ... |
Dr. Haase
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| Robert Pugh | ... |
Turnow
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Georges Roiron | ... |
Planton
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| Pam St. Clement | ... |
Cook
(as Pamela Saint-Clement)
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Paulita Sedgwick | ... |
Mrs. Wolf
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| John Sharp | ... |
Dr. Morell
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| Michael Sheard | ... |
Heinrich Himmler
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James Shuman | ... |
Goebbels' Assistant
(as Jimmy Shumann)
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| Tony Steedman | ... |
Gen. Alfred Jodl
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| David Swift | ... |
Gen. Rattenhuber
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Alison Svoboda | ... |
Mrs. Christian
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Clément Thierry | ... |
Franz
(as Clement Thierry)
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| Frédéric Witta | ... |
Kruger
(as Frederic Witta)
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S. Baste Morand | ... |
Young Hitlerian Singer
(as Baste Morand S.)
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C. Hue | ... |
Young Hitlerian Singer
(as Hue C.)
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M. Martinez | ... |
Young Hitlerian Singer
(as Martinez M.)
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L. Tucoulat | ... |
Young Hitlerian Singer
(as Tucoulat L.)
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Pauline Peart | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Schaefer | ||
Written by
| John Gay | ... | (written for television by) |
| James P. O'Donnell | ... | (based on the book by) |
Produced by
| Ronald H. Gilbert | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Diana Kerew | ... | executive producer |
| Adrienne Luraschi | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| George Schaefer | ... | producer |
| David Susskind | ... | executive producer |
| Aida Young | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Brad Fiedel | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean-Louis Picavet | ... | (as Jean Louis Picavet) |
Editing by
| Greyfox | ||
Editorial Department
| Ruben A. Mazzini | ... | assistant editor |
| Mary Nelson-Duerrstein | ... | negative cutter (as Mary Nelson) |
Casting By
| Rose Tobias Shaw | ||
Art Direction by
| Alain Nègre | ||
Set Decoration by
| Georges Lecosse | ||
| Alain Maunoury | ||
Costume Design by
| Gisèle Tanalias | ||
Makeup Department
| Lon Bentley | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Hopkins (as Edward 'Lon' Bentley) |
| Anne-Marie Branca-Martiquet | ... | makeup artist (as Anne-Marie Martiquet) |
| Catherine Gomez-Fernandez | ... | hair stylist (as Catherine Gomez) |
| Reine-Marie Montemont | ... | makeup artist |
| Amélie Vinson-Rouffio | ... | makeup artist (as Amelie Vinson) |
Production Management
| Christina Friedgen | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Monique Guerrier | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Mike Moder | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Alain Suspene | ... | production manager |
| Ronald H. Gilbert | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gabriel Aghion | ... | second assistant director |
| Marie-Reine Josselin | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jacques Bataille | ... | assistant art director |
| Jean-Claude Canese | ... | prop man (as Jean Claude Canese) |
| Guy Declippel | ... | prop man (as Guy Declipel) |
| Claude Rageul | ... | construction supervisor |
| Serge Trommenschlager | ... | construction supervisor |
Sound Department
| Brad Fiedel | ... | synthesized sound effects |
| Robert L. Harman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jean-Pierre Leroy | ... | boom operator (as Jean Pierre Leroy) |
| René Magnol | ... | production sound mixer |
| William L. McCaughey | ... | re-recording mixer (as William McCaughey) |
| Clive Smith | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Howard S. Wollman | ... | re-recording mixer (as Howard Wollman) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bernard Journoux | ... | gaffer (as Bernard Journous) |
| Lucien Msika | ... | camera operator |
| Jean-Marie Vimard | ... | gaffer (as Jean Marie Vimard) |
| Serge Vitry | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Jacqueline Dane | ... | casting: France |
Music Department
| Daniel Allan Carlin | ... | music editor: Hollywood (for La Da Productions) (as Dan Carlin Jr.) |
| Dennis O'Connor | ... | music editor: New York (as Dennis O'Connor) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Michelle Podroznik | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Michele Benayoun | ... | production secretary |
| Janis Benjamin | ... | production coordinator: L.A. |
| Bobby Blues | ... | production accountant (as Robert Blues) |
| Brian L. Davis | ... | advisor: military uniforms (as Brian Leigh Davis) |
| Tirzah Lowen | ... | assistant: Ms Young (as Tirza Lowen) |
| Lauren Perreau | ... | production liaison |
| Griff Ruggles | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Kathy Treat | ... | assistant: Ms Kerew |
| Russel Wiles | ... | post-production coordinator |
Production Companies
- Société Française de Production (SFP) (co-production)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (co-production)
- Time-Life Television Productions (in association with)
Distributors
- CBS (1981) (United States) (tv)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (1981) (West Germany) (tv) (dubbed)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1982) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1983) (Finland) (tv)
- Syme Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Video King (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Koch Media (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Suevia Films (2007) (Spain) (DVD)
- Pan Vision (2011) (Finland) (DVD)
- Soul media (2011) (Denmark) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- GatebreakR (2020) (World-wide)
- Scanvideo (Finland) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Neiman-Tillar Associates (creative sound services)
- Pacific Title (titles)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1945, The Third Reich is in its death throes with the Allies relentlessly attacking the capital city of Berlin. Its Führer, Adolf Hitler (Sir Anthony Hopkins), retreats into his fortified bunker in Berlin with his senior staff. There, gripped with delusions of grandeur and despair, Hitler commands a hopeless last stand with resources existing largely in his own mind. While resisting the pleas of rational minions like Albert Speer (Richard Jordan), basic reality finally comes unavoidable. With that, Hitler and his fanatical fellows prepare for their own end even as their grandiose dreams are becoming a smoking ruin above. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com) |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Reporters on the set said the sense of realism was so intense that at one point, when Anthony Hopkins entered the room to prepare for the next scene, actors portraying SS troops found themselves snapping to attention. See more » |
| Goofs | At the very end of the movie, the SS man/switchboard operator, Misch is seen talking to mechanic Hentschel while preparing to flee "The Bunker". The rifle Misch has shouldered is a Russian Mosin Nagant; he would have been carrying the German Mauser of which plenty would have been available with all the wounded in the proximity. It's unlikely anyone would have taken a Russian weapon down into Hitler's Bunker. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981). See more » |
| Quotes |
Albert Speer:
The war is lost. Adolf Hitler: [shouting] The war is not lost! The war is not lost! The war will never be lost! We're gonna beat'em, we're gonna beat'em all! See more » |