A downed American bomber crew quickly falls prey to the clever interrogation techniques of the Germans in this dramatic training film.A downed American bomber crew quickly falls prey to the clever interrogation techniques of the Germans in this dramatic training film.A downed American bomber crew quickly falls prey to the clever interrogation techniques of the Germans in this dramatic training film.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Louis Adlon
- Maj. Franz Kohmer
- (uncredited)
Rand Brooks
- Pilot
- (uncredited)
Frederic Brunn
- German Yard Guard
- (uncredited)
George Dolenz
- Capt. Volbricht
- (uncredited)
Carl Esmond
- Maj. von Behn - Nazi Commandant
- (uncredited)
Steven Geray
- Dr. Victor Münz - Camp Doctor
- (uncredited)
Liesl Handl
- Nazi Nurse
- (uncredited)
Arthur Kennedy
- Sgt. Alfred Mason
- (uncredited)
Lloyd Nolan
- USAF Debriefing Officer
- (uncredited)
- …
George O'Hanlon
- American Pilot at Headquarters
- (uncredited)
Otto Reichow
- German Prison Guard
- (uncredited)
Henry Rowland
- German Sgt. Renser
- (uncredited)
Hans Schumm
- German Guard
- (uncredited)
James Seay
- Capt. James N. Spencer
- (uncredited)
Craig Stevens
- B-26 Pilot
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Bernard Vorhaus(uncredited)
- Writer
- Harold Medford(uncredited)
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- TriviaThe AMC documentary "Hollywood Commandos" reveals the contribution made by this Oscar nominated docudrama. Repatriated Air Force POWs later reported that "Resisting Enemy Interrogation" had accurately depicted German interrogation trickery. The American air crew members were well prepared for Nazi techniques.
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Major von Behn - Nazi Commandant: Just as there is no such thing as an innocent question, there is no such thing as a valueless statement.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The First Motion Picture Unit: When Hollywood Went to War (2014)
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A really wild time capsule into the past!
Because this film doesn't appear to have been made for viewing by the public at large, it's very hard to rate it. Instead, I assume that it was a Hollywood film meant as a training aid to show flight crews the importance of keeping quiet and recognizing various means the enemy might use to interrogate them. I am not sure how true all the scenarios are, though they seemed way too subtle and nice for Nazis. I assume in reality, if the Germans really wanted to get these secrets they would probably just torture it out of them. However, soldiers needed to be aware of the mind games that might be played and the consequences to America fliers if they gabbed to their captors.
When seen today, the movie is quite fascinating for historical reasons. Plus, it's neat to see some stars in various roles (such as Kent Smith as a Nazi as well as Arthur Kennedy and Don Porter as American fliers). Considering I am an old movie fan AND a history teacher, it's natural I'd enjoy it. However, even for NORMAL folks, it's pretty entertaining and worth a look.
When seen today, the movie is quite fascinating for historical reasons. Plus, it's neat to see some stars in various roles (such as Kent Smith as a Nazi as well as Arthur Kennedy and Don Porter as American fliers). Considering I am an old movie fan AND a history teacher, it's natural I'd enjoy it. However, even for NORMAL folks, it's pretty entertaining and worth a look.
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- planktonrules
- May 23, 2008
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- Runtime1 hour 6 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was Resisting Enemy Interrogation (1944) officially released in Canada in English?
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