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Cast

Robert Carlyle
as Adolf Hitler

Stockard Channing
as Klara Hitler

Jena Malone
as Geli Raubal

Julianna Margulies
as Helene Hanfstaengl

Peter O'Toole
as President Hindenburg

Matthew Modine
as Fritz Gerlich

Liev Schreiber
as Ernst Hanfstaengl

Peter Stormare
as Ernst Rohm

Frederick von Thun
as Von Ludendorff

Friedrich von Thun
as Gen. Erich von Ludendorff

Zoe Telford
as Eva Braun

Julie-Ann Hassett
as Angela Raubal

Patricia Netzer
as Sophie Gerlich

Ian Hogg
as Alois Hitler

Terence Harvey
as Gustav von Kahr

James Babson
as Rudolph Hess

Justin Salinger
as Josef Goebbels

Joel Kirby
as Prosecutor Stenglein

Patrizia Netzer
as Sophie Gerlich

Chris Larkin
as Hermann Goering

Harvey Friedman
as Friedrich Hollander

Thomas Sangster
as Adolf Hitler at 10

Nicole Marischka
as Blandine Erbinger

Simon Sullivan
as Adolf Hitler at 17

Robert Glenister
as Anton Drexler

Brendan Hughes
as Lt. Guffman

Howie Lotker
as Hans

Robert Russell
as Von Papen

David Fisher
as Georg Bell

Hana Frejkova
as Frieda

Wolfgang Muller
as Gregory Strasser

Christopher Ettridge
as Gen. Von Schleicher

David Calder
as Dosch

Marek Vasut
as Max Amann

Bruce Byron
as Mueller

George Pensotti
as Judge Neithardt

Julian Wadham
as Capt. Mayr

Richard Haas
as Karl Lueger

Richard Katz
as Dr. Bloch

Rod Grover
as Friedrich Hoffman

Jiri D. Novotny
as Von Lussow

Jiri M. Sieber
as Ulrich Graf

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Critic Reviews for Hitler: The Rise of Evil

Audience Reviews for Hitler: The Rise of Evil

• Jan 31, 2014

  Engaging biopic about the rise of power of Adolf Hitler, Hitler: The Rise of Evil features a brilliant tour de force performance by actor Robert Carlyle in the lead role. The film chronicles the early years of Hitler's life right up to his prominent rise in politics. Now, the film is pretty inaccurate, but in terms of being a biopic, this is sure to appeal to viewers interested in the subject. In terms of an entertaining biopic, this is a very good film. However if you're expecting an accurate portrait of the facts, you'll sadly be disappointed. But the cast here are great and each bring something unique to the screen that makes this film standout. Do go into this film expecting an accurate portrait of Hitler's life, you won't find it here. The filmmakers do get many aspects of his rise correctly, the fiction overshadows the truth. There are far better films detailing Hitler, and I would suggest to viewers wanting an accurate portrait of events , should watch the film that focuses on the last ten days of his life, Der Untergang (Downfall). Carlyle delivers a stunning performance here, and with that performance alone, you are captivated by his screen presence. Hitler: The Rise of Evil is flawed, but it does have its strengths as well. One is the storyline, which is engaging and entertaining, the other is the acting, from terrific actors. If you're interested in history, then this is the film watch. You may not get the facts, but it can spark interest in a riveting subject matter. Robert Carlyle is a great choice to play the lead role of Adolf Hitler, and along with Bruno Gantz who played the part in Der Untergang is one of the most impressive actors to play one of the most evil historical figures of the 20th century. Hitler: The Rise of Evil is imperfect, but as a whole, it's a good try at capturing Hitler's life on film. With that being said, the most definitive biopic on Hitler has yet to be made.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Oct 12, 2010

  a fasinating and entertaining tv movie acount of hitlers rise in the 20s through the 30s, portraying events i dident know too much about, showing well the struggle not only of hitler, but the goverment and newspapers at the time, robert carslyle is terrific as hitler and story always entertains packing in a lot of history and information
  scott g Super Reviewer
• Dec 07, 2008

  
  "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
  My knowledge of Hitlers life and Germanys History is not yet to that level of what I want it to be, but basing from what Ive already read and know, its actually a pretty good film. Its NOT perfect, but its good enough to give you goosebumps.
  
  I want to give this movie a perfect 5, but I feel that there were some scenes that I couldnt really agree upon. About the time of World War I when Hitler was a messenger, and the questionable "script" they placed to what little they actually touched on Hitlers childhood.
  
  The movie subltly, and slowly gives out some sort of misinformation, you might call it an opinionated character bashing, which I think is so not necessary for this type of film and story. Hitler was a madman, but I think there is no need for the "evil exaggeration", but as far as the casting, acting and directing went, it was perfect, its just really the slight alterations on the story that made me slash off half a star in my rating.
  
  This is a 2 part film, and its 3 hours long, but nonetheless interesting. When the movie was about to end, I thought that I was gonna be left hangging, but they did make up for it before the credits rolled in.
  
  (I have a fascination for this slice of history, mainly because I want to understand and know the truth about what happened during that time. I feel robbed of this story/knowledge because exclusive all girls catholic schools dont put this on the curriculumn.)
  
  Best viewed back to back with Hitler - eine Karriere, which is a very interesting and intriguing old documentary that actually shows the real people as themselves.
  
  *Ill just redo this review some other time. Too tired to make a proper one../font>
  Ginny   Super Reviewer
• Jul 18, 2008

  Actually really well done.....
  Barry L Super Reviewer