Operation Eichmann

Drama about the life Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi officer responsible for the deaths of countless Jewish people during World War II.

Cast

Werner Klemperer

as Adolf Eichmann

Ruta Lee

as Anna Kemp

Donald Buka

as David

John Banner

as Rudolf Hoff

Barbara Turner

as Sara

Lester Fletcher

as Kurt Kessner

Steve Gravers

as Jacob

Oscar Beregi Jr.

as Kuwait Chief of Police

Eric Braeden

as Klaus

Paul Busch

as Firing Squad Officer

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