Assassination in Davos (1974)
On February 4, 1936, Wilhelm Gustloff, leader of the NSDAP, was shot dead in Davos. His assassin, 27-year-old David Frankfurter, wanted to use the action to highlight the persecution of the Jews. This docudrama describes with great precision the events leading up to the fateful day and the trial that followed. The film was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 48th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
Top Cast
Peter Bollag
David Frankfurter
Gert Haucke
Wilhelm Gustloff
Marianne Kehlau
Frau Hedwig Gustloff
Hilde Ziegler
Doris Steiger
Wolfram Berger
Zvonko
Max Knapp
President de la Cour
Günter Strack
Klaus Knuth
Peter Arens
Staatsanwalt
René Scheibli
Maduz
Alfred Schlageter
Rabbi Dr. Salomon
Wolfgang Hiller
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What is Assassination in Davos about?
On February 4, 1936, Wilhelm Gustloff, leader of the NSDAP, was shot dead in Davos. His assassin, 27-year-old David Frankfurter, wanted to use the action to highlight the persecution of the Jews. This docudrama describes with great precision the events leading up to the fateful…
When was Assassination in Davos released?
Assassination in Davos was released in 1974.
What genres does Assassination in Davos belong to?
Assassination in Davos is categorised as Drama, Crime, Thriller, History.
Who stars in Assassination in Davos?
The cast of Assassination in Davos includes Peter Bollag, Gert Haucke, Marianne Kehlau, Hilde Ziegler, Wolfram Berger.