The Man Who Captured Eichmann
Set in 1960, the story follows the efforts of the Mossad, the Israeli Secret Service, to find former SS Colonel Adolf Eichmann, who ran from Germany to Argentina and took the name Ricardo Clement. He was wanted for the murders of both Europeans and Jews during the Holocaust. Learning of Eichmann's living in Argentina, the Mossad sends a team to capture him, led by agent Peter Malkin. The standing order: bring Eichmann back alive to Israel for trial.
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The Man Who Captured Eichmann
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 8, 1996
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, History, War
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Man Who Captured Eichmann
Production Companies
Turner Pictures (I), Butcher's Run Films, Stan Margolies Company
Director
William A. Graham
Description
Set in 1960, the story follows the efforts of the Mossad, the Israeli Secret Service, to find former SS Colonel Adolf Eichmann, who ran from Germany to Argentina and took the name Ricardo Clement. He was wanted for the murders of both Europeans and Jews during the Holocaust. Learning of Eichmann's living in Argentina, the Mossad sends a team to capture him, led by agent Peter Malkin. The standing order: bring Eichmann back alive to Israel for trial.