Hangmen Also Die! (1943)

In the shadowed streets of Prague on May 27, 1942, an audacious assassination sends tremors through the Nazi Reich. The "Hangman of Prague," Reinhard Heydrich, has fallen to the bullets of an unseen patriot. This daring act of defiance sets the stage for "Hangmen Also Die," an intense narrative that weaves together fact and fiction in a cinematic tapestry of resistance and retaliation. The unnamed assassin, a heroic symbol of freedom, seeks refuge in the home of history professor Stephen Novotny. The curfew-dimmed city becomes a maze of danger as the assassin evades a relentless manhunt. However, the Nazis' draconian response ensnares Novotny and hundreds of innocent Czechs, pressuring them with the threat of execution to reveal the killer's identity. Despite the dire circumstances, the Czechs' spirit remains unbroken. Their silence speaks volumes, nurturing the seeds of rebellion against their oppressors. As the Gestapo's desperate measures heighten, a detestable Nazi collaborator might hold the key to unmasking the elusive assassin. But will hope be snuffed out before the dawn of freedom? Created as Bertolt Brecht's singular, successful Hollywood venture, "Hangmen Also Die" not only tells a riveting wartime tale, but also funded Brecht's subsequent literary works including "The Visions of Simone Marchand" and "Schwyk in the Second World War." With a captivating Academy Award-winning score by Hanns Eisler, this film is a powerful exploration of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit.

Hangmen Also Die! is a drama movie featuring Brian Donlevy and directed by Fritz Lang.

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