This notorious Nazi propaganda historical costume melodrama is based on the Nazi version of the novel of the same title by Lion Feuchtwanger, which is based on the real historical character of Josef Süss Oppenheimer who was a Jewish tax advisor to Karl Alexander during the early 1700s and was publicly executed in Stuttgart for manipulation of state funds.

Based on the book by Lion Feuchtwanger. Originally released as a German motion picture in 1940. German collection. Special features: optional feature audio commentary by Eric Rentschler, historical background slide show, original promotional materials & posters slide show, film restoration examples.

Special features include optional feature audio commentary by Eric Rentschler, historical background slide show, original promotional materials & posters slide show, film restoration examples.