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Erich Mielke - Master of Fear

Erich Mielke - Master of Fear

2015 · 95 min · ★ 5.0 · History, Documentary

Docudrama about life, career and breakdown of Erich Mielke, the former Security chief of East Germany.

Directed by Jens Becker · Written by Jens Becker

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