The 2003 miniseries Hitler: The Rise of Evil is a polarizing yet technically impressive production that attempts to trace the psychological and political origins of one of history’s most infamous figures. While it succeeds as a compelling television drama, it frequently sacrifices historical nuance for "thematic truth". Performance and Production
"Not anymore. My personal security will now be handled by the SS." Interaction with President von Hindenburg: Hindenburg: "If I appoint you Chancellor, how will I answer to God?" "How will you answer to Germany if you don't?" Hitler: The Rise of Evil - John Pielmeier hitler the rise of evil transcript exclusive
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." – This famous quote (attributed to Edmund Burke) opens and closes the miniseries, framing the entire narrative. The 2003 miniseries Hitler: The Rise of Evil