The General

Year: 1998

Runtime: 124 min

Language: German

Director: John Boorman

BiographyDramaThrillerCrime

In post-war Germany, Jewish prosecutor Fritz Bauer is determined to bring Nazi war criminals to justice. His investigation reveals a complex network of deceit, leading him to Adolf Eichmann, who has fled to Argentina. Bauer then collaborates with the Mossad to capture the notorious figure responsible for orchestrating genocide, initiating a tense pursuit across international borders.

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