My Life for Ireland (1941)
A Nazi propaganda movie from 1941 directed by Max W. Kimmich, covering a story of Irish heroism and martyrdom over two generations under the occupation of the British.
Top billed cast
Anna DammannMaeve Fleming
René DeltgenRobert Devoy
Paul WegenerSir George Beverley
Werner HinzMichael O'Brien sen.
Will QuadfliegMichael O'Brien jun.
Lucy MillowitschDuffys Frau
Hans QuestHenry Beverley
Will DohmLehrer Barrington
Karl JohnRaymond Davitt
Axel MonjéColman Barry
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