Hangmen Also Die
January 1943
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Although Director Fritz Lang gives this familiar material occasional touches of distinction, the picture still misses Grade A rank.
Variety Staff
From a directorial standpoint this is a triumph for Fritz Lang, who succeeds with singular success in capturing the spirit of the Czech people in the face of the Nazi reign of terror.
Theodore Strauss
For all of Mr. Lang's finesse, his film is too patient -- it runs well over two hours -- too ponderous to hit its stride as melodrama. Nor does it match in emotional power and conviction its heroic theme.
Michael Atkinson
The two-and-a-quarter-hour film has the iconic thrust of a silent; the pro-sacrifice resistance cant has an oddly jihadist tenor today.
Geoff Andrew
Superb performances throughout, while James Wong Howe's photography perfectly captures the spirit of the occupied city, where hiding places are few and far from safe.
Critic reviews
Although Director Fritz Lang gives this familiar material occasional touches of distinction, the picture still misses Grade A rank.
Variety Staff
From a directorial standpoint this is a triumph for Fritz Lang, who succeeds with singular success in capturing the spirit of the Czech people in the face of the Nazi reign of terror.
Theodore Strauss
For all of Mr. Lang's finesse, his film is too patient -- it runs well over two hours -- too ponderous to hit its stride as melodrama. Nor does it match in emotional power and conviction its heroic theme.
Michael Atkinson
The two-and-a-quarter-hour film has the iconic thrust of a silent; the pro-sacrifice resistance cant has an oddly jihadist tenor today.
Geoff Andrew
Superb performances throughout, while James Wong Howe's photography perfectly captures the spirit of the occupied city, where hiding places are few and far from safe.
Cast and credits
Actors | Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan, Anna Lee |
Producers | Arnold Pressburger |
Director | Fritz Lang |
Writers | Fritz Lang, Bertolt Brecht |
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Run time
135 minutes
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