Plot
This full-length documentary deals with the life, career and trial of Nazi SS officer Klaus Barbie, known as the Butcher of Lyons. Virtually all aspects of his life are covered. His childhood and schooling in Germany; his early military career; his role in the head of intelligence in Lyons; his post-war employment by the US military; his life in Bolivia; his return to Europe; his trial and conviction. Interviewed are friends, enemies, associates, heroes and traitors.
Written by
Marcel Ophüls
Directed by
Marcel Ophüls
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America, France, Germany
Production Companies
Memory Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Languages
Deutsch, Español, English, Français
Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 1 nomination total
Scores
# of Votes
1,760
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA