Films about Adolf Eichmann delve into the life and actions of one of the key figures in the implementation of the Holocaust during World War II. Eichmann was a high-ranking Nazi official who played a significant role in organizing the deportation and extermination of millions of Jews.
“The Man Who Captured Eichmann”, 1996
Director: William A. Graham
This TV movie follows the true story of the capture of Adolf Eichmann in Argentina by Israeli Mossad agents in 1960. It stars Robert Duvall as Adolf Eichmann.
Starring: Robert Duvall, Arliss Howard, Jeffrey Tambor, Jack Laufer, Nicolas Surovy, Joel Brooks, Michael Laskin, Sam Robards, Michael Tucci, Rusty Schwimmer;
Production year: 1996;
Genre: drama, war, history;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,4;
More information about the film “The Man Who Captured Eichmann” on the website imdb.com
“Eichmann”, 2007
Director: Robert Young
This biographical film explores the events leading up to Eichmann's trial in Jerusalem in 1961. It stars Thomas Kretschmann as Adolf Eichmann and depicts his role in the Final Solution.
Starring: Avner W. Less, Thomas Kretschmann, Troy Garity, Franka Potente, Stephen Fry, Delaine Yates, Tereza Srbová, Judit Viktor, Stephen Greif, Dénes Bernáth;
Production year: 2007;
Genre: drama, war, biography, history;
Age: 18+;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 5,9;
“Operation Finale”, 2018
Director: Chris Weitz
This historical drama focuses on the capture of Adolf Eichmann in Argentina by Mossad agents and his subsequent trial in Israel. It stars Ben Kingsley as Eichmann and Oscar Isaac as the Mossad agent tasked with capturing him.
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Mélanie Laurent, Lior Raz, Nick Kroll, Michael Aronov, Ohad Knoller, Greg Hill, Torben Liebrecht, Michael Benjamin Hernandez;
Production year: 2018;
Genre: thriller, drama, war, biography, history;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 122 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,6;
More information about the film “Operation Finale” on the website imdb.com
These films offer different perspectives on Adolf Eichmann's life, capture, and trial, shedding light on one of the darkest chapters in human history.
“Films about Adolf Eichmann serve as a stark reminder of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and the importance of never forgetting this dark chapter in history. These films shed light on the role of individuals in enabling such horrors to occur, urging viewers to confront the darkness within humanity and the dangers of unchecked power. Through powerful storytelling and compelling performances, these films aim to educate, memorialize, and ensure that the world never forgets the millions of lives lost under Eichmann's reign of terror.”
