D III 88

D III 88 (1939) is a drama, action film directed by Herbert Maisch, Hans Bertram rated 6.0/10.

Across German screens at the outbreak of WWII streaks "DIII88: The New German Air Force Attacks", an aeronautic and maritime spectacle glorifying Hermann Goring's Luftwaffe and the spirit of the newly arisen Germany. Once war became imminent, Joseph Goebbels instructed the German film industry to initiate production of numerous militaristic projects, but DIII88 was initiated by the Propaganda Minister's rival, Goring, who commissioned several aviation pictures. DIII88 is not a war picture per se, because it takes place in peacetime, but the young, fresh-faced air aces enthusiastically look forward to the coming war. The propaganda is blatant: The only thing that matters is dedication to duty and unconditional commitment to the Fatherland.

Cast

Christian Kayßler

Oberleutnant Mithoff

Otto Wernicke

Oberwerkmeister Bonicke

Heinz Welzel

Obergefreiter Fritz Paulsen

Hermann Braun

Obergefreiter Robert Eckhard

Heinz Engelmann

Leutnant Frank

Paul Bildt

Stabsarzt der Flugstaffel

Carsta Löck

Lina

Walter Gross

Funker

Adolf Fischer

Gefreiter Zeissler

Horst Birr

Monteur Hasinger

Karl Martell

Lt. Ludwig Becker

Fritz Eberth

Funker Lindner