The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War

The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War

2020 · 68 min · ★ 6.6 · Documentary, History

Waffen-SS officer Otto Skorzeny (1908-75) became famous for his participation in daring military actions during World War II. In 1947 he was judged and imprisoned, but he escaped less than a year later and found a safe haven in Spain, ruled with an iron hand by General Francisco Franco. What did he do during the many years he spent there?

Directed by Pedro de Echave · Written by Pedro de Echave

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