Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal
Synopsis
He was one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals, infamous for his deadly experiments on twins. But at the end of WWII, he simply disappeared. Despite a global manhunt by Mossad and the allies, he would die a free man, 34 years later, in Brazil. Who was Dr Mengele? What did he do after the war? And why was he never caught? We speak to those who knew him and profile the 'angel of death'.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emmanuel Amara
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmanuel Amara
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Mejstelman
- Original Title
- Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Sunset Presse, CNC, RMC Découverte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emmanuel Amara
Emmanuel Amara
Jean-Claude Mejstelman
Antonin Bénard
Arnaud Hamelin
Department Leadership Roster
Emmanuel Amara
Writer
Emmanuel Amara
Director
Antonin Bénard
Editor
Jean-Claude Mejstelman
Original Music Composer
Arnaud Hamelin
Producer
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What is Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal about?
He was one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals, infamous for his deadly experiments on twins. But at the end of WWII, he simply disappeared. Despite a global manhunt by Mossad and the allies, he would die a free man, 34 years later, in Brazil. Who was Dr Mengele? What did he do after the war? And why was he never caught? We speak to those who knew him and profile the 'angel of death'.
Who directed Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal?
Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal was directed by Emmanuel Amara.
Who stars in Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal?
The principal cast of Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal includes Pierre Alam, Josef Mengele.
When was Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal released and how long is it?
Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal was composed by Jean-Claude Mejstelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal?
Josef Mengele: Hunting a Nazi Criminal holds official age classifications: FR: TP.