Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo (1977)
Following the 1975 West German Embassy siege in Stockholm, the German Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist Norbert Kröcher allegedly planned to kidnap Anna-Greta Leijon. The goal was to exchange Leijon for 8 of his comrades held in German prisons. The plan, known as Operation Leo, was intercepted by the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) and Kröcher and other team members was arrested on 31 March in Stockholm.
Director: Bo Holmström
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: April 1, 1977
Cast
- Norbert Kröcher - RAF 2nd generation, team leader
- Anna-Greta Leijon - Minister of Migration
- Anna-Karin Lindgren - Team member
- Lennart Warring - Team member
- Pia Laskar - Team member
- Eive Tungstedt - Team member
- Karl Gratzer - Team member
- Carl Persson - Chief of Police
- Katarina Motzi Ekelöf - Team member
Cinematography: Johan Schell
Production: SVT
Country: Sweden
Original Language: sv
Keywords
terrorism
More Films by Director: Bo Holmström
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo about?
- Following the 1975 West German Embassy siege in Stockholm, the German Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist Norbert Kröcher allegedly planned to kidnap Anna-Greta Leijon. The goal was to exchange Leijon for 8 of his comrades held in German prisons. The plan, known as Operation Leo, was intercepted by the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) and Kröcher and other team members was arrested on 31 March in Stockholm.
- Who directed Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo?
- Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo was directed by Bo Holmström.
- Who stars in Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo?
- Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo stars Norbert Kröcher, Anna-Greta Leijon, Anna-Karin Lindgren, Lennart Warring, Pia Laskar, Eive Tungstedt.
- How long is Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo?
- Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo?
- Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo is a Documentary film.
- Where was Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo produced?
- Norbert Kröcher & Operation Leo was produced in Sweden.