It Happened on July 20th

This drama recounts the events leading up to and including the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler in 1944. The story focuses on Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, a German Army officer who orchestrates the plot to kill Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime. Despite meticulous planning, the bomb fails to kill Hitler, leading to the swift and brutal suppression of the coup attempt.

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its dramatic tension and historical subject matter, though some found its portrayal to be somewhat restrained. It is recognized for its attempt to dramatize a pivotal moment in World War II history.

• Praised for its historical subject matter and dramatic portrayal of a tense plot.

• Some reviewers noted a lack of intense visceral impact despite the gravity of the events.

• Appreciated for its attempt to explore internal German resistance during WWII.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but historical interest in the film stems from its depiction of the Stauffenberg assassination plot.

The film was also known by the alternative title 'The Day They Almost Killed Hitler'.