The Master Race (1944)
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Synopsis of The Master Race
The Master Race argues persuasively that, although it appeared that the Nazis would lose WW2, it was foolish to assume that Hitler's legacy would not insinuate itself into the postwar era. Nazi bigwig Von Beck (George Coulouris) arrives in a small Belgian village on the eve of its liberation by the Allied troops. It is Von Beck's plan to foment disharmony and bigotry amongst the villagers, thereby laying the groundwork for a German victory in the next war. But Von Beck soon discovers that the populace isn't quite as gullible as the herrenvolk had been when Hitler rose to power. Still, the film ends with a warning: the only way to avoid future world conflict is to thoroughly crush the instigators of the present war. Ironically, after hostilities ceased, Herbert J. Biberman, cowriter-director of The Master Race, was castigated by the anti-Red brigades for being, among other things, a "premature anti-fascist." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of The Master Race
- George Coulouris - Col. Von Beck
- Stanley Ridges - Maj. Phil Carson
- Carl Esmond - Andrey Krysztoff
- Morris Carnovsky - Old Man Bartoc
- Helen Beverly - Mrs. Martha Varin
- Paul Guilfoyle - Katry
- Ludwig Donath - Schmidt
- Gigi Perreau - Helena's daughter
- Merrill Rodin - George Rudan
- Osa Massen - Helena Bartoc
- Lloyd Bridges - Frank Bartoc
- Nancy Gates - Nina Varin
- Eric Feldary - Ludwig Altmeier
- Gavin Muir - William Forsythe
- Richard Nugent - Sgt. O'Farrell
- Herbert Rudley - John
- Jason Robards, Sr. - Jacob Weiner
- Helene Thimig - George's Mother (uncredited)
- Director(s):
- Herbert Biberman
- Writer(s):
- Rowland Leigh, Anne Froelick, Herbert Biberman
- Producer(s):
- Robert Golden
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