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Hôtel Terminus (1988)

267 min  -  Documentary | Biography  -   November 1988 (USA)
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A documentary of the prozess against Klaus Barbie, the Gestapo chief of Lyon, and about his life after the war.

Director:

Marcel Ophüls
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Klaus Barbie ...
Himself
Marcel Ophüls Marcel Ophüls ...
Himself
Johannes Schneider-Merck Johannes Schneider-Merck ...
German Import-Exporter, Barbie's Neighbour in Lima
Raymond Lévy Raymond Lévy ...
Billiard Player in Lyon
Marcel Cruat Marcel Cruat ...
Billiard Player in Lyon
Henri Varlot Henri Varlot ...
Billiard Player in Lyon
Pierre Mérindol Pierre Mérindol ...
Journalist from Lyon
Johann Otten Johann Otten ...
Farmer, School Friend from Barbie's native village
Peter Minn Peter Minn ...
Wehrmacht Major, retired, Barbie's high school friend
Claude Bourdet Claude Bourdet ...
Resistance Leader
Eugene Kolb Eugene Kolb ...
Lt., C.I.C. Control Officer, retired, Barbie's former Superior
Lise Lesèvre Lise Lesèvre ...
Member of the French Underground
Lucie Aubrac Lucie Aubrac ...
Resistance Leader
Raymond Aubrac Raymond Aubrac ...
Resistance Leader
Simone Lagrange Simone Lagrange ...
Auschwitz Survivor
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Storyline

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 garykmcd  

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Plot Keywords:

Lyon | Gestapo | Espionage | 1940s | Moral Ambiguity  | See more »

Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Country:

West Germany | France | USA

Language:

English | Spanish | French | German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Hôtel Terminus: Klaus Barbie, sa vie et son temps See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$341,018 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Germany:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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