# Hitler: A Career (1977)

> A rigorous archival anatomy of Hitler’s ascent, propaganda mastery, and catastrophic domination of twentieth-century Germany.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/41506

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Director: Joachim Fest, Christian Herrendoerfer
- Cast: Gert Westphal, Adolf Hitler, Ernest Bevin, Karl Brandt, Eva Braun, Neville Chamberlain, Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0191182/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: analytical, severe, investigative, historical study, political history viewing

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the mind of one of history's most notorious figures, revealing the dark allure of power.

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