The Man who Crossed Hitler (2011)

Set against the chilling backdrop of November 1930, "The Man who Crossed Hitler" unfolds the gripping tale of the audacious Jewish barrister, Hans Litten. When Hitler’s brown-shirted storm troopers, the SA, brutally break into the Communist Eden Palace club, culminating in the deaths of several members, Litten refuses to remain a silent spectator. Guided by a potent blend of justice and defiance, he decides to prosecute these storm troopers, a decision that plunges him into a tumultuous legal battle. Emboldened by his boss Rudolf Olden's assertion, Litten dares to subpoena Hitler himself to the court, a man who has ostensibly renounced violence yet unapologetically supports the SA. This strategic move is a calculated gamble to expose Hitler and erode his popularity. Despite the cautionary advice of his assistant Margot Furst, Litten meticulously prepares his case, even roping in Stennes, a rival Nazi to Hitler, into his daring plan. The court trial turns into a vibrant arena of words and wit, with Litten's practiced legal acumen running circles around a frequently flustered Hitler. With the aid of a disgruntled hyper-extremist's testimony, Litten manages to secure a conviction for the Brown Shirts. However, this victory proves to be bittersweet. While it grants Litten a momentary triumph, it also inadvertently fuels Hitler's popular support, paving the way for his ascent to power. In the chilling aftermath, the Nazis, now in control, exact a grim revenge. As the iron curtain of the Third Reich descends, Litten is arrested and meets his untimely demise in the Dachau concentration camp, a sobering reminder of his courageous stand against one of history's most notorious figures. "The Man who Crossed Hitler" is a testament to the power of integrity in the face of tyranny, a riveting narrative steeped in historical truth and personal valor.

The Man who Crossed Hitler is an action movie featuring Ed Stoppard.

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