Movies and TvShows featuring "war-criminal" theme.
In 1977 New York City, a diverse band of Nazi hunters discovers that hundreds of high-ranking officials of the Nazi party have secretly immigrated to the United States and are living among us, plotting a Fourth Reich.
During the Vietnam War, a U.S. Army officer is asked to assassinate a renegade Special Forces Colonel who considers himself a god. As he travels upriver with his crew, he learns more about the Colonel's descent into madness and the horrors of war. Eventually, he confronts the Colonel and fulfills his mission, but not without experiencing the depths of human brutality and the consequences of war.
Close to the Enemy is a TV show set in post-World War II London, following a British intelligence officer who must work with captured German scientists to develop jet engine technology. The show explores themes of espionage, war crimes, and personal struggles in the aftermath of the war.
White Teeth is a TV mini-series that follows the lives of two friends, Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal, and their families in the diverse and multicultural neighborhood of North-West London. The story explores themes of race, religion, identity, and the complexities of multiculturalism, as the characters navigate their personal struggles and challenges.
One of the world's top bodyguards gets a new client, a world-class hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial alive and on time. With his reputation in tatters, Michael Bryce accepts an offer to escort international assassin Darius Kincaid from Manchester to the Hague. The trip is long and dangerous, and Kincaid is a target as the only one with evidence against a dictator. Despite their grudges, they must race against the clock to complete the mission.
Hamid is part of a secret group pursuing the Syrian regime’s fugitive leaders. His mission takes him to France, on the trail of his former torturer whom he must confront.
Set during World War II, the film follows a German soldier in the Eastern Front who questions the purpose and brutality of war. As he witnesses the atrocities committed by the Nazis, he begins to question his loyalty to his country and struggles to maintain his humanity in the face of war.
In post-World War II Germany, American judges preside over the trials of Nazi war criminals. The gripping courtroom drama explores themes of war crimes, justice, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.
A teenager named Todd Bowden discovers that an old man named Kurt Dussander, who lives in his town, is actually a Nazi war criminal. Todd becomes obsessed with the idea of exposing Dussander's secret identity and starts blackmailing him to reveal his past. As their relationship unfolds, Todd's descent into darkness and the consequences of his actions become increasingly disturbing.
Drama series about the attempts to unmask Ludwig Kessler, the fictional head of the Gestapo in Belgium from the series SECRET ARMY, who escaped punishment, changed his name to Manfred Dorf, and became a successful businessman.
While training for a marathon, a man becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving a Nazi war criminal, leading to a series of violent encounters and a pursuit for revenge.
Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi. The film follows Pu Yi's journey from being the emperor of China at a young age to his eventual downfall and capture as a war criminal. It explores his relationships, his struggles with identity and power, and the changing political landscape of China. This epic and visually stunning film offers a poignant portrayal of one man's life and the historical events that shaped it.
A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.
Speer & Hitler: The Devil's Architect is a TV mini-series that delves into the complex and troubling relationship between Adolf Hitler, the megalomaniacal leader of Nazi Germany, and his architect, Albert Speer. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the rise of fascism, the series follows Speer as he becomes enthralled by Hitler's power and charisma, ultimately leading him to participate in the atrocities of the Third Reich. The show examines themes of mentorship, male bonding, loss of humanity, and the consequences of blind loyalty.
Inspired by actual events - the dramatic story of a group of lost youth in late 70s and early 80s Copenhagen. They find community and belonging in the biker gang 'Bullshit' – but end up in brutal conflict.
Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, shelters over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in war-torn Rwanda.
The Railway Man is a gripping drama based on the true story of Eric Lomax, a British World War II veteran who was captured and tortured by the Japanese in a POW camp. Years later, haunted by his traumatic past, Lomax sets out to confront his captors and seek forgiveness.
A team of Israeli secret agents track down and capture a notorious Nazi war criminal in 1966 East Berlin. Years later, as secrets and lies unfold, the past catches up with them.
Set in post-World War II, a former SS officer and his past lover, a concentration camp survivor, meet again in a hotel in Vienna, Austria, and an obsessive and sadomasochistic relationship ensues.
In The Boys from Brazil, a Nazi hunter uncovers a plot by an old Nazi war criminal to create clones of Hitler. As he races to stop the plan, he must navigate a web of conspiracy and danger.