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Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie (1988)
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Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie (1988)

War, Documentary • 4h 28m

Overview

Marcel Ophuls' riveting film details the heinous legacy of the Gestapo head dubbed "The Butcher of Lyon." Responsible for over 4,000 deaths in occupied France during World War II, Barbie would escape—with U.S. help—to South America in 1951, where he lived until a global manhunt led to his 1983 arrest and subsequent trial.

Director: Marcel Ophüls

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Icarus Films DVD

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Icarus Films DVD

Format

DVD

TSPDT

2025: #906

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Length

268 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

5 months ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release

Icarus Films DVD

Best Video Release

Icarus Films DVD

Best Audio Release

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Format
DVD
TSPDT
2025: #906
Length
268 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
5 months ago
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