Riphagen: The Untouchable. A Dutch criminal blackmails Jews in Holland during WWII. Apple TV Watch Riphagen - The Untouchable | Netflix
: 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" Riphagen
An interesting post about typically centers on the chilling true story of Andries "Dries" Riphagen , a notorious Dutch criminal and Nazi collaborator often referred to as the "Dutch Al Capone". Riphagen: The Untouchable
: 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. : Before the war
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.
: He gained the trust of Jewish families by promising to keep their jewelry and treasures safe until the war ended, only to denounce them to the SD (Sicherheitsdienst) once he had their property.
: Before the war, he was a pimp and a ringleader in Amsterdam’s underworld. He used these "street skills" to infiltrate resistance groups and track down people in hiding more effectively than the Germans could. Summary Table: Quick Facts for a Post Riphagen: The Untouchable - Apple TV