The Real Inglorious Bastards
Synopsis
Two Jewish agents and a German deserter parachuted into Austria in 1945 to gather intelligence on the Brenner Pass during World War II.
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Synopsis
Frederick Mayer and Hans Wijnberg parachuted into Austria in 1945 as part of Operation Greenup, a mission by the American Office of Strategic Services. Their task was to gather intelligence on the Brenner Pass, a vital route for German supply lines. The film features interviews with Mayer and Wijnberg, alongside dramatic re-enactments and archival footage. Their actions contributed to the surrender of Innsbruck to Allied Forces, a story that inspired Quentin Tarantino's film Inglourious Basterds.
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Why Watch
- Meet real WWII spies Frederick Mayer and Hans Wijnberg.
- See dramatic re-enactments of Operation Greenup.
- Find out about the Brenner Pass intelligence mission.
Did You Know
- Operation Greenup involved Jewish agents Frederick Mayer and Hans Wijnberg.
- The film premiered on November 8, 2012, on History.
- Lee's previous film, The Real M*A*S*H, was released in 2010.
- The documentary won a Canadian Screen Award in 2014.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed The Real Inglorious Bastards?
Min Sook Lee directed The Real Inglorious Bastards.
What was Operation Greenup?
Operation Greenup was a World War II mission where Jewish agents Frederick Mayer and Hans Wijnberg, along with German Army deserter Franz Weber, were parachuted into Austria to spy on the Brenner Pass.
When did The Real Inglorious Bastards premiere?
The Real Inglorious Bastards premiered on November 8, 2012.
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