The Man Who Captured Eichmann
Synopsis
Set in 1960, the story follows the efforts of the Mossad, the Israeli Secret Service, to find former SS Colonel Adolf Eichmann, who ran from Germany to Argentina and took the name Ricardo Clement. He was wanted for the murders of both Europeans and Jews during the Holocaust. Learning of Eichmann's living in Argentina, the Mossad sends a team to capture him, led by agent Peter Malkin. The standing order: bring Eichmann back alive to Israel for trial.
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Robert Duvall
Adolf Eichmann
Arliss Howard
Peter Malkin
Jeffrey Tambor
Isser Harel
Jack Laufer
Uzi
Nicolas Surovy
Hans
Joel Brooks
Meir
Michael Laskin
Dr. Klein
Sam Robards
David
Michael Tucci
Danny
Rusty Schwimmer
Rosa
Rita Zohar
Peter's Mother
Jean Pierre Reguerraz
Laszio Ungari
Celina Font
Angela Ungari
Erika Wallner
Catalina Klement
Kevin Schiele
Nicolas Klement
Gregory Dayton
Muller
Marcos Woinsky
Abba Eban
Marcelo Sycz
Dieter Klement
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Z. Malkin, Harry Stein, Lionel Chetwynd
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Man Who Captured Eichmann
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Turner Pictures (I), Butcher's Run Films, Stan Margolies Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Peter Z. Malkin, Harry Stein, Lionel Chetwynd
Laurence Rosenthal
Robert Steadman
Drake Silliman
Raúl Outeda
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Graham
Director
Raúl Outeda
Producer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Robert Steadman
Director of Photography
Drake Silliman
Editor
Beatriz De Benedetto
Costume Design
Federico Cueva
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Captured Eichmann
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Captured Eichmann about?
Set in 1960, the story follows the efforts of the Mossad, the Israeli Secret Service, to find former SS Colonel Adolf Eichmann, who ran from Germany to Argentina and took the name Ricardo Clement. He was wanted for the murders of both Europeans and Jews during the Holocaust. Learning of Eichmann's living in Argentina, the Mossad sends a team to capture him, led by agent Peter Malkin. The standing order: bring Eichmann back alive to Israel for trial.
Who directed The Man Who Captured Eichmann?
The Man Who Captured Eichmann was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in The Man Who Captured Eichmann?
The principal cast of The Man Who Captured Eichmann includes Robert Duvall, Arliss Howard, Jeffrey Tambor, Jack Laufer, Nicolas Surovy.
When was The Man Who Captured Eichmann released and how long is it?
The Man Who Captured Eichmann was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Captured Eichmann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Captured Eichmann was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
Is The Man Who Captured Eichmann based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Captured Eichmann is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Z. Malkin", Novel: "Harry Stein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Captured Eichmann?
The Man Who Captured Eichmann holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).