Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie
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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| United States | OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video |
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| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
About Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie is a 1988 English-language war and documentary film directed by Marcel Ophüls. The cast is led by Klaus Barbie, Marcel Ophüls, Serge Klarsfeld. It has a runtime of 4h 28m. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie was produced by Memory Pictures and The Samuel Goldwyn Company and made in Germany and France. It was released on November 1, 1988, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Marcel Ophüls
- Writers
- Marcel Ophüls
- Release date
- November 1, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Memory Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie cast & crew
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie was directed by Marcel Ophüls and written by Marcel Ophüls.
The cast features Klaus Barbie as Self, Marcel Ophüls as Self, Serge Klarsfeld as Self, Beate Klarsfeld as Self, Claude Lanzmann as Self, and Daniel Cohn-Bendit as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Reuben Aaronson and it was produced by Marcel Ophüls.
Is Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie worth watching?
At 4h 28m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy war and documentary, Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie
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Cast of Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie
Klaus Barbie
Self
Marcel Ophüls
Self
Serge Klarsfeld
Self
Beate Klarsfeld
Self
Claude Lanzmann
Self
Daniel Cohn-Bendit
Self
Günter Grass
Self
Jacques Vergès
Self
Régis Debray
Self
Bertrand Tavernier
Self
Raymond Aubrac
Self
Lucie Aubrac
Self
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie in United States?
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie is streaming on OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie on OVID?
Yes — Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie is currently available on OVID in United States.
▸What language is Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie in?
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Spanish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie?
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie runs 4 hours 28 minutes (268 minutes).
▸What is Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie rated?
Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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