
The Secret Glory(2001)
The story of SS officer Otto Rahn and his search for the holy grail
A British-produced documentary about the bizarre life of Nazi SS officer Otto Rahn, focused on his search for the mystical Holy Grail of Christ.
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A British-produced documentary about the bizarre life of Nazi SS officer Otto Rahn, focused on his search for the mystical Holy Grail of Christ.
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2001-09-04
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