The Man Who Captured Eichmann (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, The Man Who Captured Eichmann is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by William A. Graham, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1960, the story follows the efforts of the Mossad, the Israeli Secret Service, to find former SS Colonel Adolf Eichmann, who ran from Germany to Argentina and took the name Ricardo Clement. He was wanted for the murders of both Europeans and Jews during the Holocaust. Learning of Eichmann's living in Argentina, the Mossad sends a team to capture him, led by agent Peter Malkin. The standing order: bring Eichmann back alive to Israel for trial.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Captured Eichmann stars Robert Duvall as Adolf Eichmann, Arliss Howard as Peter Malkin, Jeffrey Tambor as Isser Harel and Jack Laufer as Uzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Man Who Captured Eichmann has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Captured Eichmann page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Captured Eichmann tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Captured Eichmann (1996)?
- In US, The Man Who Captured Eichmann is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Captured Eichmann worth watching?
- The Man Who Captured Eichmann holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Captured Eichmann?
- The Man Who Captured Eichmann stars Robert Duvall, Arliss Howard, Jeffrey Tambor, Jack Laufer and Nicolas Surovy.