Hitler: The Rise of Evil

original title:
Hitler: The Rise of Evil
other titles:
Hitler: Aufstieg des Bösen, Hitler: La naissance du mal
country / year of production:
Canada , USA / 2003
original length:
90+105 min. , color
premiere:
18 May 2003
genre:
history film
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director:
Christian Duguay
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cast (role):
Robert Carlyle , Stockard Channing , Jena Malone
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plot synopsis:
This film shows the life of Adolf Hitler from his early childhood until to the point, when he became the ruler of German. Until now unknown characteristics of the brutal dictator are shown.
keywords:
fascism , Holocaust , single fighter , war crimes , racism , made-for-TV film
war:
Second World War (1939-1945)
literature:
Mark Lasswell. "The Controversy Over CBS' Hitler". In: TV Guide 51 (2003), 15, 32-34.

remarks:
Homepage: http://www.cbs.com/specials/rise_of_evil/

All Nazi-themed costumes and props were destroyed after filming to prevent that they find their way into the hands of neo-Nazis.

Won two "Emmys" in 2003.
availability:
VHS, DVD