Kessler
1981 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 7.0 · Drama
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Drama series about the attempts to unmask Ludwig Kessler, the fictional head of the Gestapo in Belgium from the series SECRET ARMY, who escaped punishment, changed his name to Manfred Dorf, and became a successful businessman.
Created by Gerard Glaister
Network: BBC One
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Clifford Rose Ludwig Kessler -
Nitza Shaul Mical Rak -
Nicholas Young Franz Hoss -
Alison Glennie Ingrid Dorf -
Alan Dobie Richard Bauer -
Ralph Michael Colonel Hans Ruckert
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