Rainer Wössscreen performanceRainer Wöss plays Wilhelm Canaris in The General.
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FILM POSTER · The GeneralThe General (2026)
Wilhelm Canaris
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Wilhelm Canaris appears in The General (2026), portrayed by Rainer Wöss. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2026 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Wilhelm Canaris on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2026Main sequence runtime: 2h 13m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Wilhelm Canaris?
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Rainer Wössscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Wilhelm Canaris
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Wilhelm Canaris and Kurt Deffner both appear in The General.
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