The Boys from Brazil

The Boys from Brazil

Year: 1978

Runtime: 125 min

Language: English

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner

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A Nazi hunter uncovers a disturbing plot by Dr. Josef Mengele, who is secretly creating 95 clones of Adolf Hitler in Brazil. Mengele meticulously recreates their childhoods, intending to mold them into a new generation of Nazi leaders and revive the Third Reich. As the hunter races to stop him, one of the clones grapples with his identity and must ultimately decide between loyalty to his creator and the preservation of humanity.

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1

Barry Kohler's Discovery

Barry Kohler, a determined young amateur Nazi hunter, attends a covert gathering of Kameraden operatives in Paraguay. While eavesdropping, he uncovers Josef Mengele's chilling plans for the assassination of 94 civil servants, each around 65 years old, across Northern Europe and North America.

Paraguay
2

Kohler's Murder

Just as Kohler starts to relay the shocking details to Ezra Lieberman, the phone call is abruptly interrupted when he is brutally murdered by Kameraden operatives. This not only silences Kohler but also sets off a chain of events that Lieberman must now navigate alone.

3

Lieberman's Investigation Begins

In the wake of Kohler's death, Ezra Lieberman takes on the challenge to investigate the curious pattern of deaths surrounding the targeted civil servants. He is joined by his savvy sister Esther and British journalist Sidney Beynon, both motivated to uncover the truth.

4

The Shocking Pattern Revealed

As Lieberman and his team delve deeper, they uncover a disturbing connection: all deceased men had sons, approximately 13 years old, sharing traits resembling pale skin, dark hair, and piercing blue eyes. This discovery raises immediate red flags about their origins.

5

Connecting to Frieda Maloney

The investigation leads Lieberman to Frieda Maloney, a member of Kameraden who hints at illegal adoptions tied to the boys. Currently incarcerated, her information becomes crucial in understanding the web of deception and manipulation surrounding the deadly plot.

6

The Cloning Revelation

Lieberman consults with biologist Dr. Bruckner, who advises him on the concept of cloning. This conversation unveils the startling reality: the boys are clones of Adolf Hitler, genetically engineered from DNA samples taken by Mengele, serving as the focal point of their diabolical scheme.

7

Mengele's Sinister Plan

The team learns that Mengele's plan is to recreate Hitler's childhood by placing the boys with parents resembling Hitler's own abusive father and loving mother. The calculated murders serve as a gruesome mimicry of the past, designed to groom the future leaders of a new Reich.

8

Racing Against Time

As the investigation progresses, Lieberman discovers that Henry Wheelock is slated for execution within four days. This revelation acts as a catalyst for a frantic race against time to save Wheelock from becoming yet another victim in Mengele's horrifying scheme.

9

Confrontation at the Wheelock Home

Lieberman arrives at the picturesque Wheelock home only to find that he is too late. Henry has already been attacked, and Mengele, masquerading as Lieberman, inflicts a fatal assault before turning on Lieberman himself, leaving him gravely wounded.

Wheelock home, Pennsylvania
10

Mengele’s Last Stand

In a twist of ironic fate, Mengele becomes ensnared by a pack of Doberman Pinschers, who are instinctively fearful of the man responsible for so much pain. The chaos encapsulates Mengele's unraveling state of mind as he is confronted by the very beasts he dreads.

11

Recovery and Revelation

After a harrowing recovery from his injuries, Lieberman retrieves a crucial list from Mengele's pocket. This list contains the identities of all 94 clones, which could expose the chilling duplicity at the heart of Mengele's evil plan and serve as a vital tool in their fight.

12

The Moral Dilemma

During a hospital visit, vigilante leader David Bennett proposes a dark plan: use the list to eliminate the clones before they can grow into a potential threat. However, Lieberman grapples with the moral implications and decides to destroy the evidence, believing the boys could be innocent despite their origins.

13

Bobby Wheelock's Reflection

The film concludes with Bobby Wheelock, haunted by the horrors he witnessed. As he looks at disturbing images of Mengele's remains, he is confronted by the reality of the atrocities committed and the impact it will have on his life in the aftermath.

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