Summaries

A look at the history of one-time Gestapo commander Klaus Barbie, infamously known as "The Butcher of Lyon." This documentary's main focus will be on Barbie's post-war activities, in which he became a counter-intelligence agent who worked for the same countries that pursued him during WWII.—Anonymous

Reveals an alternate history of the post-war world. This is a version of history where, in contrast to what we are all told, fascist ideology prevailed. The story of Klaus Barbie, Nazi torturer, American spy, tool of repressive right wing regimes, is symbolic of the real relationship that the "Western" governments had with fascism and makes us see the world as it is today - and the politicians that inhabit it - in a different way.—Kevin MacDonald

Details

Keywords
  • world war two
  • cia central intelligence agency
  • nazi
  • coup d'etat
  • lyon
Genres
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Nov 6, 2007
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United Kingdom France
Official sites Wild Bunch
Language English Spanish French
Production companies Wild Bunch Yalla Film

Box office

Gross worldwide $198012

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 27m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

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