
Playing for Time
Playing for Time
Release: 1980-09-30·Runtime: 150m·★ 6.9
DramaMusicHistoryTV Movie
When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Szygzy Productions
Cast
Jane Alexanderas Alma Rose
Will Leeas Shmuel
Shirley Knightas Frau Lagerführerin Maria Mandel
Rick Washburnas Prisoner (uncredited)
Max Wrightas Dr. Josef Mengele
Maud Adamsas Mala
Verna Bloomas Paulette
Anna Thomsonas Michou
Elaine Bromkaas Tchiakowska
Marta Heflinas Esther
Vanessa Redgraveas Fania Fenelon
Viveca Lindforsas Frau Schmidt
Tom Everettas Second Chess Player
John Griesemeras German Trooper
Melanie Mayronas Marianne
Robin Bartlettas Etalina
Marisa Berensonas Elzvieta
Christine Baranskias Olga
Lenore Harrisas Charlotte
Zvee Scooleras First Chessplayer
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