Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$341K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Ophüls
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Ophüls
- Original Title
- Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish, German
- Runtime
- 4h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $341K
- Production Studios
- Memory Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Ophüls
Marcel Ophüls
Reuben Aaronson
Albert Jurgenson, Catherine Zins
Marcel Ophüls
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Ophüls
Director
Marcel Ophüls
Writer
Reuben Aaronson
Director of Photography
Marcel Ophüls
Producer
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Catherine Zins
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie
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What is Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie about?
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.
Who directed Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie?
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie was directed by Marcel Ophüls.
Who stars in Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie?
The principal cast of Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie includes Klaus Barbie, Marcel Ophüls, Serge Klarsfeld, Beate Klarsfeld, Claude Lanzmann.
When was Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie released and how long is it?
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 4h 28m.
How much did Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie make at the box office?
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie grossed $341K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie?
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).