Guido Knopp
Director
Hitler's Henchmen (1996)
Season 1
Portraits of important people in Nazi-Germany.
Released Oct. 2, 1996
Episode 52 min
None+
Genres: Biography, Documentary, War
Keywords: imdb.reference-to-adolf-hitler, imdb.nazi-leader, imdb.nazi-regime, imdb.nazi-party, imdb.german-politician, imdb.german-government, imdb.idee-fixe + 9 more, imdb.fascist, imdb.nazi-uniform, imdb.third-reich, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.fascism, imdb.german-politics, imdb.racism, imdb.nazism, imdb.nazi
Production Companies: ARTE, ZDF
Network: ZDF
S1E1 - Hess - The Deputy
This episode, which was the first of the original six-episode first season, explores the life of Rudolf Hess as Hitler's early adherent and loyal follower, his mysterious flight to Scotland in 1941 to attempt to negotiate peace, and his subsequent imprisonment and death at Spandau Prison in 1987.
Oct. 2, 1996, midnight
S1E2 - Dönitz - The Successor
The episode covers Dönitz rise as Commander-in-Chief of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) and his role as Hitler's successor.
Oct. 9, 1996, midnight
S1E3 - Goebbels - The Firebrand
The episode examines the life, career, and psychology of Joseph Goebbels, focusing on his role as the Nazi regime's propaganda maestro.
Oct. 16, 1996, midnight
S1E4 - Göring - The Marshall
The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Hermann Göring, titled "The Marshal" (or "Goring: The Marshall"), examines his complex personality and career within the Nazi regime.
Oct. 30, 1996, midnight
S1E5 - Himmler - The Executioner
The episode ultimately paints a portrait of Himmler as a cold, calculating, and unassuming killer who became the cruellest of all of Hitler's helpers.
Nov. 6, 1996, midnight
S1E6 - Speer - The Architect
The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Albert Speer is titled "Speer - The Architect" (or simply "The Architect"). The synopsis details his role in the Nazi regime and his post-war attempts to distance himself from its worst crimes.
Feb. 26, 1996, midnight
Network: ZDF
Episode Runtime: 52 min.
Season Runtime: 624 min.
Released: Oct. 2, 1996
Last Air Date: March 18, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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