Hangmen Also Die (Retro Film) (DVD)

During the occupation of Prague, the city is held in an iron grip by SS leader Reinhard Heydrich, better known by his nickname "The Hangman." As the man primarily responsible for the systematic extermination of Jews, he is the most hated man in the country. In June 1942, Heydrich is shot dead by surgeon Dr. Svoboda, and the city is paralyzed by the hunt for the perpetrator, whose life now hangs by a thread in the hands of the resistance movement.is inspired by true events and was made by the legendary Fritz Lang (screenplay and director) and Bertolt Brecht (screenplay), who both came to Hollywood after fleeing Germany. Lang had already made film history in his home country with M, Metropolis, and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, and Brecht was famous as an acclaimed playwright. The film was a huge success and was nominated for two Oscars. During the war years, no one dared to release the film in Swedish cinemas, but it was shown frequently at secret gatherings.

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