2008

1h 55m

6.0(9 votes)

Documentary

History

War

Overview

Created as a companion documentary to the film "Valkyrie," this documentary details the true story behind the plot to assassinate Adolph Hitler.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Robert Clotworthy

Narrator (voice)

Writing

Christopher McQuarrie

Self

Directing

Bryan Singer

Self

Acting

Henry Kissinger

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Acting

Johannes Tuchel

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Acting

Gerhard Weinberg

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Acting

George Weidenfeld

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Ekkehard Klausa

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Richard J. Evans

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