Riphagen

: 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.

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. Riphagen

Riphagen wasn't an ideologue; he was a profiteer. He didn't just work for the Nazis; he exploited the system to become immensely wealthy. : Jeroen van Koningsbrugge’s portrayal is widely praised

: 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 wasn't an ideologue; he was a profiteer