The Last Blitzkrieg (1959)

Director:

Arthur Dreifuss

Writer:

Lou Morheim

Stars:

Van Johnson, Kerwin Mathews, Dick York

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Van Johnson	...	Sgt. Hans Von Kroner / Sgt. Leonard Richardson
Kerwin Mathews	...	Wilitz
Dick York	...	Sgt. Ludwig
Larry Storch	...	Ennis
Lise Bourdin	...	Monique
Han Bentz van den Berg	...	Colonel von Ruppel
Leon Askin	...	Sgt. Steiner
Robert Boon	...	Kirsch
Ton van Duinhoven	...	Hoffner
Gijsbert Tersteeg	...	Col. Eindorf
Charles Rosenblum	...	Schwarz
Steye van Brandenberg	...	Lt. Wheeler
Brett Halsey	...	Capt. Levin (as Montgomery Ford)
Herb Grika	...	Cpl. Wilson
Chris Baay	...	Captain Bruger

Storyline

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Genres:

War | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 March 1959 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Blixtkrig

Filming Locations:

Veluwe, Gelderland, Netherlands

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clover Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

An unintentional laugh riot?!

I just saw this picture screened in an old 35mm release print. I thought this would be a companion piece to that other WWII Van Johnson bore-fest, THE ENEMY GENERAL. However, this one was hysterical! Right from the get-go the acting, as well as the tone of the production was broad and inept (verging on HOGAN'S HEROES territory) all the while parading as a serious WWII yarn. Watch for Dick York and a scenery chewing Larry Storch (pre-"Bewitched" and "F-Troop" respectively.) And BTW, the stark black and white photography was excellent (when not resorting to stock footage of the actual war.) Definitely a "so bad it's good