Rudolf Hess: The Man Who Died Twice


60m 2001

Brief Synopsis

In 1941, Rudolf Hess flew to Britain with proposals for ending World War II. He was arrested and sent to jail. Or was he? The true nature of his mission and the peace plan he carried out have never fully been revealed until now. Was the real Hess actually sent to England or was the man captured an i

Film Details

Also Known As
History Undercover (02/04/01)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

In 1941, Rudolf Hess flew to Britain with proposals for ending World War II. He was arrested and sent to jail. Or was he? The true nature of his mission and the peace plan he carried out have never fully been revealed until now. Was the real Hess actually sent to England or was the man captured an imposter? How much did Hitler and Churchill know about this affair? Eyewitness testimony and documents, including Hess's complete medical records and family correspondence, shed light on this mystery.

Film Details

Also Known As
History Undercover (02/04/01)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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