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The Good Nazi

The Good Nazi

Genres

Documentary

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By tracking scientists and Holocaust survivors in Lithuania, The Good Nazi tells the story of a Schindler-type Nazi officer who turned his back on his dark ideology and risked his life to save hundreds of Jews.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

52 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

01 April 2018

Country

Canada

Cast

Neil Bennett

Neil Bennett

Major Karl Plagge

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