The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Adolf Hitler seemed an unlikely leader - fuelled by anger, incapable of forming normal human relationships and unwilling to debate political issues. Such was the depth of his hatred that he would become a war criminal arguably without precedent in history. Yet this strange character was once loved by millions. How was this possible, and what role did Hitler's alleged 'charisma' play in his success? With the help of testimony from those who lived through those times, film archive - including colour home movies - and specially shot documentary footage, this film reveals how Hitler managed to turn from a nobody in 1913 - someone thought 'peculiar' - into the chancellor and fuehrer of the German people.

Series details

• Title: The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: History
• Premiere date: 2012-11-12
• Final broadcast date listed: 2012-11-26
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC Two
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 2875

Cast and credited roles

• Laurence Rees — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2012-11-12; final listed air date 2012-11-26; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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