Rent The Nightmare Years (1989)
3.6 of 5 from 50 ratings
6h 14min
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- Synopsis:
Based on his own worldwide best-selling classic "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich", "The Nightmare Years" tells the incredible true story of William Shirer, an American journalist who, during his days in 1930's Germany, confronts the growing oppression of the Nazi regime, the increasing censorship of the press and then tries to warn the world of the escalating prospect of World War. In a country where reality is replaced by falsehoods, courage and conviction are put to the test and Shirer risks his life in the cloak-and-dagger world of intrigue and terror. During the last days of peace his struggles get personal as he strives to help his German wife and child escape to the safety of America in time... - Actors:
- Frances Barber, Bill Bailey, Péter Benkö, Bruce Boa, Ottilia Borbáth, Flavio Bucci, Ken Butler, Georges Claisse, Antal Cserna, Angéla Császár, Mirella D'Angelo, Gillian Eaton, Keith Edwards, Anna Fehér, Michael Fitzpatrick, Anna Galiena, Zoltán Gera, György Gonda, Walter Gotell, Garrick Hagon
- Directors:
- Anthony Page
- Producers:
- Graham Ford
- Writers:
- Ian Curteis, William L. Shirer, Christian Williams, Bob Woodward
- Aka:
- Nightmare Years
- Studio:
- Scanbox
- Genres:
- Drama, TV Classics, TV Dramas
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Reviews (1) of The Nightmare Years
Excellent, Fascinating 4-part 1989 drama about Germany in run-up to WWII - The Nightmare Years review by PV
I was not aware of William Shirer - maybe because he was a US journalist in Germany of 1930s until early 40s. Remember, he was in Germany AFTER Britain went to war with Germany as the USA was neutral (the US eventually joined in after japan attacked them late 1941, 2 years late as with 1917 when they joined in WWI).
Anyway, all fascinating. Not sure I believe the actor cast as Goebbels is the best version I have seen though.
4 x 90 parts here and quite a bit of padding re personal lives and romances. However the historical bits are fascinating - esp the end re the possibility (or not) of German invasion of Britain and the fake news of the time.
Well worth a watch for anyone interested in WWII. Based on the book of the same name - Shirer has writtten a few, all from a very American perspective of course, and brits need to remember that (US finally joined the war over 2 years after Britain had stood alone against Hitler).
4.5 stars rounded up.
Makes me want to read the famous BERLIN DIARIES book Shirer published in 1940s. Wiki helps with researching some characters here, some of whom have featured in other films, such as Ernst Hanfstaengl, US-German art dealer friends of Hitler who fell out with him and escaped to the USA.
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