: How did one of WWII's most prolific traitors manage to die of old age in a Swiss clinic instead of facing a tribunal?
: Jeroen van Koningsbrugge’s portrayal is widely praised for being "cunning incarnate"—depicting a sociopath who wasn't just a brute, but a master manipulator. Riphagen
: The movie highlights the "grey zones" of the Dutch resistance, where the lines between hero and traitor were often blurred by blackmail and survival. 3. Historical Context & The "Loot" : How did one of WWII's most prolific
2. Film & Media Perspective: Riphagen: The Untouchable (2016) After the war, he managed to escape the
The most fascinating (and infuriating) aspect of Riphagen’s story is that he was never brought to justice. After the war, he managed to escape the Netherlands, allegedly with the help of the Dutch secret service, eventually fleeing to where he became friends with President Juan Perón.