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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, shelters over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in war-torn Rwanda.
In 1943 during World War II, the Monuments Men, a group of museum directors and art historians, embark on a mission to save art treasures from being lost or looted. They face challenges from both the Allied forces and the Germans. Along the way, they encounter resistance from a curator in Paris, collaborate with resistance fighters, and find hidden caches of artwork. Despite the risks and setbacks, they succeed in rescuing and preserving vast quantities of art. Decades later, their efforts are celebrated and the impact of their sacrifice is appreciated by future generations.
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.
Operation Finale is a gripping movie set in 1960, following a group of Israeli intelligence officers as they track down and capture notorious Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Argentina. The film explores the intense pursuit, the complex political landscape, and the moral dilemmas faced by the Mossad agents in their mission to bring Eichmann to justice.
Two men must challenge their relationship with meat, when a vegetarian hamburger is brought to them by a mysterious woman with questionable morals.
In post-World War II Germany, a journalist named Peter Miller investigates the war crimes committed by a former SS officer named Eduard Roschmann. As Miller digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister secret organization and puts his own life in danger. With the help of Israeli intelligence and a diary, Miller seeks revenge and justice for the victims of the concentration camps.
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.
In Darkness follows a blind musician who becomes entangled in a murder investigation after she overhears a suspicious death in the apartment above her. As she delves into the dark underbelly of London, she uncovers secrets and faces danger that threatens her own life.
A journalist and his cameraman embark on a risky journey to track down a notorious war criminal, leading them into the heart of a war-torn country. Along the way, they encounter unexpected challenges and comedic situations.
In the waning days of World War II, a German army captain deserts and takes on the identity of a Nazi officer. He finds himself in a small German village where he must navigate the challenges of pretending to be someone he's not, all while dealing with the horrors and consequences of war.
The members of a San Diego Wednesday night womens' mah jongg club are five survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They recognize the owner of a local restaurant, Walter Grossman, as a doctor from the camp who performed experiments on them as young girls. To their horror they learn that he has already been tried as a war criminal and has served but a few years for his crimes. They decide that they will "execute" him, drawing lots to determine which one will perform the act, without letting the others know who it is.
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.
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.